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Advances in Web-Based Learning – ICWL 2013 Workshops

USL 2013, IWSLL 2013, KMEL 2013, IWCWL 2013, WIL 2013, and IWEEC 2013, Kenting, Taiwan, October 6-9, 2013, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Dickson K. W. Chiu, Minhong Wang, Elvira Popescu, Qing Li, Rynson Lau, Timothy K. Shih, Chu-Sing Yang, Demetrios G. Sampson ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Workshops held at the ICWL 2013 International Conference on Web Based Learning in Kenting, Taiwan, in October 2013. The 29 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this volume. They were held at the following workshops: First International Workshop on Ubiquitous Social Learning, USL 2013; 2013 International ... Read more

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Workshops held at the ICWL 2013 International Conference on Web Based Learning in Kenting, Taiwan, in October 2013. The 29 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this volume. They were held at the following workshops: First International Workshop on Ubiquitous Social Learning, USL 2013; 2013 International
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Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Design for Aging

First International Conference, ITAP 2015, Held as Part of HCI International 2015, Los Angeles, CA, USA, August 2-7, 2015. Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Jia Zhou, Gavriel Salvendy ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two LNCS volume set 9193-9194 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters ... Read more

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The two LNCS volume set 9193-9194 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population, ITAP 2015, held as part of the 17th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2015, held in Los Angeles, CA, USA, in August 2015, jointly with 15 other thematically conferences. The total of 1462 papers and 246 posters
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Intelligent Virtual Agents

15th International Conference, IVA 2015, Delft, The Netherlands, August 26-28, 2015, Proceedings

Edited by Willem-Paul Brinkman, Joost Broekens, Dirk Heylen ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents, IVA 2015, held in Delft, The Netherlands, in August 2015. The 11 full papers, 22 short papers, and 21 demo and poster papers accepted were carefully reviewed and selected from 70 submissions. Constructing and studying intelligent virtual agents requires knowledge , theories, methods, and tools ... Read more

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents, IVA 2015, held in Delft, The Netherlands, in August 2015. The 11 full papers, 22 short papers, and 21 demo and poster papers accepted were carefully reviewed and selected from 70 submissions. Constructing and studying intelligent virtual agents requires knowledge , theories, methods, and tools
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Tangible Modeling with Open Source GIS

by Anna Petrasova, Brendan Harmon, Vaclav Petras, Helena Mitasova ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book presents a new type of modeling environment where users interact with geospatial simulations using 3D physical models of studied landscapes. Multiple users can alter the physical model by hand during scanning, thereby providing input for simulation of geophysical processes in this setting.The authors have developed innovative techniques and software that couple this hardware with open ... Read more

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This book presents a new type of modeling environment where users interact with geospatial simulations using 3D physical models of studied landscapes. Multiple users can alter the physical model by hand during scanning, thereby providing input for simulation of geophysical processes in this setting.The authors have developed innovative techniques and software that couple this hardware with open
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Culture, Technology, Communication. Common World, Different Futures

10th IFIP WG 13.8 International Conference, CaTaC 2016, London, UK, June 15-17, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by José Abdelnour-Nocera, Michele Strano, Charles Ess, Maja Van der Velden, Herbert Hrachovec ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 10th IFIP WG 13.8 International Conference on Culture, Technology, and Communication, CaTaC 2016, held in London, UK, in June 2016.The 9 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The papers explore the intersections between culture, technology, and communication, applying different ... Read more

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This volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 10th IFIP WG 13.8 International Conference on Culture, Technology, and Communication, CaTaC 2016, held in London, UK, in June 2016.The 9 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The papers explore the intersections between culture, technology, and communication, applying different
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Computers Helping People with Special Needs

20th International Conference, ICCHP 2026, Brno, Czech Republic, July 15–17, 2026, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Klaus Miesenberger, Helen Petrie, Petr Peňáz ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 16866 + 16867 constitutes the proceedings of 20th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2026, Brno, Czech Republic, during July 15–17, 2026.The 123 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 244 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Accessibility for the Deaf ... Read more

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The two-volume set LNCS 16866 + 16867 constitutes the proceedings of 20th International Conference on Computers Helping People with Special Needs, ICCHP 2026, Brno, Czech Republic, during July 15–17, 2026.The 123 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 244 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Accessibility for the Deaf
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SQL Interview Success From Beginner To Pro

by Shana ...

This E-book is a beginner friendly guide to ace your interviews. No matter your expertise, explore different questions and answers separated by sections such as beginner, intermediate and professional. If you are beginner, you can easily catch up with the questions and answers and improve your learning curve. If you are a professional, polish up your skills on SQL with this easy to follow guide. ... Read more

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This E-book is a beginner friendly guide to ace your interviews. No matter your expertise, explore different questions and answers separated by sections such as beginner, intermediate and professional. If you are beginner, you can easily catch up with the questions and answers and improve your learning curve. If you are a professional, polish up your skills on SQL with this easy to follow guide.
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Scientific Computing with Python

High-performance scientific computing with NumPy, SciPy, and pandas

by Claus Fuhrer, Jan Erik Solem, Olivier Verdier, Claus Führer ...

Leverage this example-packed, comprehensive guide for all your Python computational needsKey FeaturesLearn the first steps within Python to highly specialized conceptsExplore examples and code snippets taken from typical programming situations within scientific computing.Delve into essential computer science concepts like iterating, object-oriented programming, testing, and MPI presented in strong ... Read more

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Leverage this example-packed, comprehensive guide for all your Python computational needsKey FeaturesLearn the first steps within Python to highly specialized conceptsExplore examples and code snippets taken from typical programming situations within scientific computing.Delve into essential computer science concepts like iterating, object-oriented programming, testing, and MPI presented in strong
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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

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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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The Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book

What Every Digital Designer Should Know

by Irene Pereyra ...

Series series Reference & Specification Book
The Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book gives UX and UI designers the tools to meet compliance—and exceed expectations.Award-winning designer and educator Irene Pereyra makes accessibility approachable with clear answers to the most pressing design questions in a Q&A format, accompanied by real-world case studies, practical tips, and inspiring analogies.Structured around 12 core ... Read more

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The Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book gives UX and UI designers the tools to meet compliance—and exceed expectations.Award-winning designer and educator Irene Pereyra makes accessibility approachable with clear answers to the most pressing design questions in a Q&A format, accompanied by real-world case studies, practical tips, and inspiring analogies.Structured around 12 core
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Claude AI Mastery 2026

claude ai english, #1

by Daniel Parker ...

Series Book 1 - claude ai english
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's the competitive advantage that separates high-performers from everyone else. In 2026, professionals across every industry are using Claude AI to accomplish in hours what used to take days, automate repetitive tasks, generate high-quality content, and make better decisions faster.Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced user ... Read more

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's the competitive advantage that separates high-performers from everyone else. In 2026, professionals across every industry are using Claude AI to accomplish in hours what used to take days, automate repetitive tasks, generate high-quality content, and make better decisions faster.Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced user
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Python Projects for Beginners

A Ten-Week Bootcamp Approach to Python Programming

by Connor P. Milliken ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Immerse yourself in learning Python and introductory data analytics with this book’s project-based approach. Through the structure of a ten-week coding bootcamp course, you’ll learn key concepts and gain hands-on experience through weekly projects.Each chapter in this book is presented as a full week of topics, with Monday through Thursday covering specific concepts, leading up to Friday, when you ... Read more

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Immerse yourself in learning Python and introductory data analytics with this book’s project-based approach. Through the structure of a ten-week coding bootcamp course, you’ll learn key concepts and gain hands-on experience through weekly projects.Each chapter in this book is presented as a full week of topics, with Monday through Thursday covering specific concepts, leading up to Friday, when you
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The Virtual Assistant Weekly Operating System

Profitability, #1

by James Anstee ...

Series Book 1 - Profitability
A virtual assistant's week can become crowded long before it becomes productive. Client requests arrive in email, chat, calendars, and task systems; meanwhile, proposals, invoices, follow-ups, and capacity decisions compete for attention. This practical guide offers a simple weekly review routine that turns scattered work into clear next actions. Learn how to separate leads, client commitments, ... Read more

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A virtual assistant's week can become crowded long before it becomes productive. Client requests arrive in email, chat, calendars, and task systems; meanwhile, proposals, invoices, follow-ups, and capacity decisions compete for attention. This practical guide offers a simple weekly review routine that turns scattered work into clear next actions. Learn how to separate leads, client commitments,
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Pervasive Health

State-of-the-art and Beyond

Edited by Andreas Holzinger, Martina Ziefle, Carsten Röcker ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Providing a comprehensive introduction into an overview of the field of pervasive healthcare applications, this volume incorporates a variety of timely topics ranging from medical sensors and hardware infrastructures, to software platforms and applications and addresses issues of user experience and technology acceptance.The recent developments in the area of information and communication ... Read more

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Providing a comprehensive introduction into an overview of the field of pervasive healthcare applications, this volume incorporates a variety of timely topics ranging from medical sensors and hardware infrastructures, to software platforms and applications and addresses issues of user experience and technology acceptance.The recent developments in the area of information and communication
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Computational Methods and Mathematical Modeling in Cyberphysics and Engineering Applications 1

Edited by Dmitri Koroliouk, Sergiy Lyashko, Nikolaos Limnios ...

Mathematical methods in engineering are characterized by a wide range of techniques for approaching various problems. Moreover, completely different analysis techniques can be applied to the same problem, which is justified by the difference in specific applications. Therefore, the study of the analyses and solutions of specific problems leads the researcher to generate their own techniques for ... Read more

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Mathematical methods in engineering are characterized by a wide range of techniques for approaching various problems. Moreover, completely different analysis techniques can be applied to the same problem, which is justified by the difference in specific applications. Therefore, the study of the analyses and solutions of specific problems leads the researcher to generate their own techniques for
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Spring Roo in Action

by Ken Rimple, Srini Penchikala ...

SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a ... Read more

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SummarySpring Roo in Action is a unique book that teaches you how to code Java in Roo, with a particular focus on Spring-based applications. Through hands-on examples, you'll learn how Roo creates well-formed application structures and supports best practices and tools. Plus, you'll get a quick-and-dirty guide to setting up Roo effectively in your environment.About the TechnologyRoo is a
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Data Science with Python and Dask

by Jesse Daniel ...

SummaryDask is a native parallel analytics tool designed to integrate seamlessly with the libraries you're already using, including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn. With Dask you can crunch and work with huge datasets, using the tools you already have. And Data Science with Python and Dask is your guide to using Dask for your data projects without changing the way you work!You'll find registration ... Read more

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SummaryDask is a native parallel analytics tool designed to integrate seamlessly with the libraries you're already using, including Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-Learn. With Dask you can crunch and work with huge datasets, using the tools you already have. And Data Science with Python and Dask is your guide to using Dask for your data projects without changing the way you work!You'll find registration
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Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse

A scalable, open-source data platform

by Alex Merced ...

Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Design an Apache Iceberg lakehouse from scratch!The “lakehouse” data architecture is a powerful way to combine the flexibility of data lakes with the management features of data warehouses. The open source Apache Iceberg framework delivers the scalability, reliability, and performance you want from a lakehouse without the expense and ... Read more

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Get the eBook free when you register your print book at Manning.Design an Apache Iceberg lakehouse from scratch!The “lakehouse” data architecture is a powerful way to combine the flexibility of data lakes with the management features of data warehouses. The open source Apache Iceberg framework delivers the scalability, reliability, and performance you want from a lakehouse without the expense and
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Hugging Face in Action

Build intelligent applications with transformers, agents, and RAG

by Wei-Meng Lee ...

Everything you need to know about using the tools, libraries, and models at Hugging Face—from transformers, to RAG, LangChain, and Gradio.Hugging Face in Action reveals how to get the absolute best out of everything Hugging Face, from accessing state-of-the-art models to building intuitive frontends for AI apps.With Hugging Face in Action you’ll learn:Utilizing Hugging Face Transformers and ... Read more

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Everything you need to know about using the tools, libraries, and models at Hugging Face—from transformers, to RAG, LangChain, and Gradio.Hugging Face in Action reveals how to get the absolute best out of everything Hugging Face, from accessing state-of-the-art models to building intuitive frontends for AI apps.With Hugging Face in Action you’ll learn:Utilizing Hugging Face Transformers and
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Generative AI in Action

by Amit Bahree ...

Series series In Action
Generative AI can transform your business by streamlining the process of creating text, images, and code. This book will show you how to get in on the action!Generative AI in Action is an engaging, practitioner-focused companion that reveals how large language models drive transformative software solutions. Building on Amit Bahree’s extensive background in AI and machine learning, it illustrates ... Read more

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Generative AI can transform your business by streamlining the process of creating text, images, and code. This book will show you how to get in on the action!Generative AI in Action is an engaging, practitioner-focused companion that reveals how large language models drive transformative software solutions. Building on Amit Bahree’s extensive background in AI and machine learning, it illustrates
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Real-World Machine Learning

by Henrik Brink, Joseph Richards, Mark Fetherolf ...

SummaryReal-World Machine Learning is a practical guide designed to teach working developers the art of ML project execution. Without overdosing you on academic theory and complex mathematics, it introduces the day-to-day practice of machine learning, preparing you to successfully build and deploy powerful ML systems.About the TechnologyMachine learning systems help you find valuable insights and ... Read more

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SummaryReal-World Machine Learning is a practical guide designed to teach working developers the art of ML project execution. Without overdosing you on academic theory and complex mathematics, it introduces the day-to-day practice of machine learning, preparing you to successfully build and deploy powerful ML systems.About the TechnologyMachine learning systems help you find valuable insights and
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Writing Compilers and Interpreters

A Software Engineering Approach

by Ronald Mak ...

Long-awaited revision to a unique guide that covers both compilers and interpreters Revised, updated, and now focusing on Java instead of C++, this long-awaited, latest edition of this popular book teaches programmers and software engineering students how to write compilers and interpreters using Java. You?ll write compilers and interpreters as case studies, generating general assembly code for a ... Read more

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Long-awaited revision to a unique guide that covers both compilers and interpreters Revised, updated, and now focusing on Java instead of C++, this long-awaited, latest edition of this popular book teaches programmers and software engineering students how to write compilers and interpreters using Java. You?ll write compilers and interpreters as case studies, generating general assembly code for a
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Data Science Programming All-in-One For Dummies

by John Paul Mueller, Luca Massaron ...

Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programmingData science is exploding—in a good way—with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends to be in the know. This friendly guide charts a path through the fundamentals of data science and then ... Read more

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Your logical, linear guide to the fundamentals of data science programmingData science is exploding—in a good way—with a forecast of 1.7 megabytes of new information created every second for each human being on the planet by 2020 and 11.5 million job openings by 2026. It clearly pays dividends to be in the know. This friendly guide charts a path through the fundamentals of data science and then
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Energy Systems Engineering

Modeling, Analysis and Application

Edited by Sivasankari Sundaram, Chakkarapani Manickam ...

Series series ISTE Invoiced
Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.From linear ... Read more

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Energy Systems Engineering is a comprehensive guide for students, researchers and professionals navigating through the rapidly evolving energy landscape. This book bridges theory and practice, delivering clear explanations of the origin of energy system modeling approaches, deliverables, performance analysis, and real-world applications across conventional and renewable technologies.From linear
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