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Rhythm, Play and Interaction Design

by Brigid M. Costello ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
There are rhythms of action and response to all human-computer interactions. As we click, swipe, tap and sway to their beats, these rhythms intersect with the rhythms of our everyday lives. Perhaps they synchronize, perhaps they disrupt each other or maybe they dance together. Whatever their impact our experience of these rhythms will colour our experience of an interaction design. In playful ... Read more

$49.99 USD

There are rhythms of action and response to all human-computer interactions. As we click, swipe, tap and sway to their beats, these rhythms intersect with the rhythms of our everyday lives. Perhaps they synchronize, perhaps they disrupt each other or maybe they dance together. Whatever their impact our experience of these rhythms will colour our experience of an interaction design. In playful
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HCI International 2022 Posters

24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, Virtual Event, June 26 – July 1, 2022, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Constantine Stephanidis, Margherita Antona, Stavroula Ntoa ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set CCIS 1580, CCIS 1581, CCIS 1582, and CCIS 1583 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually in June - July 2022.The total of 1276 papers and 275 posters included in the 40 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5583 submissions ... Read more

$89.99 USD

The four-volume set CCIS 1580, CCIS 1581, CCIS 1582, and CCIS 1583 contains the extended abstracts of the posters presented during the 24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2022, which was held virtually in June - July 2022.The total of 1276 papers and 275 posters included in the 40 HCII 2021 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 5583 submissions
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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

$58.99 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
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Design Patterns with Java

An Introduction

by Olaf Musch ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
A practical description of the software design patterns as they are mentioned in the 1994 book "Design Patterns - Elements of Reusable ObjectOriented Software" by the author group Gamma, Helm, Johnson and Vlissides (also called "Gang of Four", GoF for short). All patterns are explained in detail by means of examples and also critically appreciated. Furthermore, design principles of object-oriented ... Read more

$58.99 USD

A practical description of the software design patterns as they are mentioned in the 1994 book "Design Patterns - Elements of Reusable ObjectOriented Software" by the author group Gamma, Helm, Johnson and Vlissides (also called "Gang of Four", GoF for short). All patterns are explained in detail by means of examples and also critically appreciated. Furthermore, design principles of object-oriented
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NoSQL Essentials: Navigating the World of Non-Relational Databases

by Kameron Hussain, Frahaan Hussain ...

Dive into the dynamic and evolving world of NoSQL databases with "NoSQL Essentials: Navigating the World of Non-Relational Databases." This comprehensive guide is your passport to understanding the intricacies and power of NoSQL technology, a crucial tool in managing and interpreting the vast ocean of data in today's digital landscape.Traditional relational databases have been the backbone of data ... Read more

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Dive into the dynamic and evolving world of NoSQL databases with "NoSQL Essentials: Navigating the World of Non-Relational Databases." This comprehensive guide is your passport to understanding the intricacies and power of NoSQL technology, a crucial tool in managing and interpreting the vast ocean of data in today's digital landscape.Traditional relational databases have been the backbone of data
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Embodied Social Cognition

by Jessica Lindblom ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book clarifies the role and relevance of the body in social interaction and cognition from an embodied cognitive science perspective. Theories of embodied cognition have during the last decades offered a radical shift in explanations of the human mind, from traditional computationalism, to emphasizing the way cognition is shaped by the body and its sensorimotor interaction with the ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This book clarifies the role and relevance of the body in social interaction and cognition from an embodied cognitive science perspective. Theories of embodied cognition have during the last decades offered a radical shift in explanations of the human mind, from traditional computationalism, to emphasizing the way cognition is shaped by the body and its sensorimotor interaction with the
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Better Decision Making in Complex, Dynamic Tasks

Training with Human-Facilitated Interactive Learning Environments

by Hassan Qudrat-Ullah ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Computer simulation-based education and training is a multi-billion dollar industry. With the increased complexity of organizational decision making, projected demand for computer simulation-based decisional aids is on the rise. The objective of this book is to enhance systematically our understanding of and gain insights into the general process by which human facilitated ILEs are effectively ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Computer simulation-based education and training is a multi-billion dollar industry. With the increased complexity of organizational decision making, projected demand for computer simulation-based decisional aids is on the rise. The objective of this book is to enhance systematically our understanding of and gain insights into the general process by which human facilitated ILEs are effectively
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A Guide to the New Language of Accounting and Finance

by Roger Hussey, PhD, Audra Ong, PhD ...

The disciplines of accounting and finance have been rapidly changing in recent years. The methods and techniques being used have created a new language for managers, students, practitioners, academics. The Guide focuses specifically on the terms used in accounting and finance. Important terms and phrases are identified but with a much longer, in-depth explanation than you would normally find in a ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The disciplines of accounting and finance have been rapidly changing in recent years. The methods and techniques being used have created a new language for managers, students, practitioners, academics. The Guide focuses specifically on the terms used in accounting and finance. Important terms and phrases are identified but with a much longer, in-depth explanation than you would normally find in a
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Advances in Human Factors and Systems Interaction

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Human Factors and Systems Interaction, July 17−21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Isabel L. Nunes ...

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

$143.99 USD

This book reports on cutting-edge research into innovative system interfaces, emphasizing both lifecycle development and human–technology interaction, especially in virtual, augmented and mixed-reality systems. It describes advanced methodologies and tools for evaluating and improving interface usability and discusses new models, as well as case studies and good practices. The book addresses the
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Social Computing and Social Media. Participation, User Experience, Consumer Experience, and Applications of Social Computing

12th International Conference, SCSM 2020, Held as Part of the 22nd HCI International Conference, HCII 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark, July 19–24, 2020, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Gabriele Meiselwitz ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 12194 and 12195 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which was planned to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total of 1439 papers and ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This two-volume set LNCS 12194 and 12195 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2020, held as part of the 22nd International Conference, HCI International 2020, which was planned to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in July 2020. The conference was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The total of 1439 papers and
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Impact

A Complete Guide to Creating a User Research Practice at Your Organization

by Nikki Anderson ...

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of user research with Impact by Nikki Anderson. In the realm of product creation, understanding your users is the cornerstone of building life-changing products. This comprehensive guide is your key to establishing a robust user research practice within your organization, ensuring that decisions are rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep ... Read more

$73.99 USD

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of user research with Impact by Nikki Anderson. In the realm of product creation, understanding your users is the cornerstone of building life-changing products. This comprehensive guide is your key to establishing a robust user research practice within your organization, ensuring that decisions are rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep
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Architecture in the Age of Human–Computer Interaction

by Eric Sauda, Alireza Karduni, Donna Lanclos ...

This book investigates the spaces where architecture and computer science share a common set of assumptions and goals, using methods and objectives from architecture, ethnography, and human–computer interaction (HCI).Architecture and HCI depend on and borrow from each other, and even share some vocabulary in their divergent disciplinary agendas. The authors here unpack the past, present, and ... Read more

$55.99 USD

This book investigates the spaces where architecture and computer science share a common set of assumptions and goals, using methods and objectives from architecture, ethnography, and human–computer interaction (HCI).Architecture and HCI depend on and borrow from each other, and even share some vocabulary in their divergent disciplinary agendas. The authors here unpack the past, present, and
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Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics

21st International Conference, EPCE 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Don Harris, Wen-Chin Li ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNAI 14692–14693 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2024, held as part of HCI International 2024,held 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 selected ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This two-volume set LNAI 14692–14693 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive Ergonomics, EPCE 2024, held as part of HCI International 2024,held 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 selected
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Intelligent and Sustainable Systems

AI, Green IoT, and Adaptive Automation in Electrical and Communication Technologies

Edited by A. Punitha, S. Syedakbar, S. Jeyasudha ...

The International Conference Proceedings in Pathway of Electrical, Automation, Communication, and Electronics (PEACE-2025) s a premier platform dedicated to addressing the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in these rapidly evolving fields. As industries move towards intelligent automation, sustainable energy solutions, advanced communication networks, and AI-driven electronic systems, ... Read more

$228.99 USD

The International Conference Proceedings in Pathway of Electrical, Automation, Communication, and Electronics (PEACE-2025) s a premier platform dedicated to addressing the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in these rapidly evolving fields. As industries move towards intelligent automation, sustainable energy solutions, advanced communication networks, and AI-driven electronic systems,
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Keynote Master Book 2026

Leitfaden für den Arbeitsablauf für Mac/iPad-Nutzer Design, Datenanalyse, Präsentationen

by Thomas Berg ...

Verwandeln Sie Ihre Präsentationen von gewöhnlichen Folien in überzeugende visuelle Geschichten, die informieren, überzeugen und inspirieren.Ob Sie vor Investoren pitchen, Studenten unterrichten oder Quartalsergebnisse vor Stakeholdern präsentieren – Ihre Fähigkeit, wirkungsvolle Präsentationen zu erstellen und zu halten, kann über Ihren beruflichen Erfolg entscheiden. Keynote Meisterbuch 2026 ... Read more

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Verwandeln Sie Ihre Präsentationen von gewöhnlichen Folien in überzeugende visuelle Geschichten, die informieren, überzeugen und inspirieren.Ob Sie vor Investoren pitchen, Studenten unterrichten oder Quartalsergebnisse vor Stakeholdern präsentieren – Ihre Fähigkeit, wirkungsvolle Präsentationen zu erstellen und zu halten, kann über Ihren beruflichen Erfolg entscheiden. Keynote Meisterbuch 2026
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Artificial Intelligence in HCI

6th International Conference, AI-HCI 2025, Held as Part of the 27th HCI International Conference, HCII 2025, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22–27, 2025, Proceedings, Part IV

Edited by Helmut Degen, Stavroula Ntoa ...

Series Book 4 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set LNAI 15819–15822 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-17, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The four-volume set LNAI 15819–15822 constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in HCI, AI-HCI 2025, held as part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, June 22-17, 2025.The total of 1430 papers and 355 posters included in the HCII 2025 proceedings was carefully
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Beginning MATLAB and Simulink

From Novice to Professional

by Sulaymon Eshkabilov ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Employ essential and hands-on tools and functions of the MATLAB and Simulink packages, which are explained and demonstrated via interactive examples and case studies. This book contains dozens of simulation models and solved problems via m-files/scripts and Simulink models which help you to learn programming and modeling essentials. You’ll become efficient with many of the built-in tools and ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Employ essential and hands-on tools and functions of the MATLAB and Simulink packages, which are explained and demonstrated via interactive examples and case studies. This book contains dozens of simulation models and solved problems via m-files/scripts and Simulink models which help you to learn programming and modeling essentials. You’ll become efficient with many of the built-in tools and
... Read more
DeepSeek AI from Beginner to Paid Professional, 1

Master DeepSeek with Hands-On Practice, Real-World Applications and Scalable AI Solutions

by Bolakale Aremu ...

Series Book 1 - DeepSeek AI from Beginner to Paid Professional
Welcome to Part 1 of DeepSeek AI from Beginner to Paid Professional! In this installment, we dive into DeepSeek, a cutting-edge platform that is revolutionizing the way we build, deploy, and scale AI solutions. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into generative AI or an intermediate learner looking to deepen your expertise, this part of the series will equip you with the hands-on ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Welcome to Part 1 of DeepSeek AI from Beginner to Paid Professional! In this installment, we dive into DeepSeek, a cutting-edge platform that is revolutionizing the way we build, deploy, and scale AI solutions. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into generative AI or an intermediate learner looking to deepen your expertise, this part of the series will equip you with the hands-on
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Guide Utilisateur iPhone 17 Pro Max

Le Manuel Essentiel pour Maîtriser l'Écran 6,9 Pouces, Système Caméra Pro, Performance A19 et Flux de Travail Professionnels

by Ryan Matthews ...

Libérez Toute la Puissance de Votre iPhone 17 Pro MaxVotre iPhone 17 Pro Max représente le summum de la technologie mobile, mais exploitez-vous vraiment toutes ses incroyables capacités ? Ce guide complet transforme les fonctionnalités complexes en étapes claires et réalisables qui vous aident à maîtriser chaque aspect du smartphone le plus avancé d'Apple.Ce que Vous Découvrirez :Stratégies ... Read more

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Libérez Toute la Puissance de Votre iPhone 17 Pro MaxVotre iPhone 17 Pro Max représente le summum de la technologie mobile, mais exploitez-vous vraiment toutes ses incroyables capacités ? Ce guide complet transforme les fonctionnalités complexes en étapes claires et réalisables qui vous aident à maîtriser chaque aspect du smartphone le plus avancé d'Apple.Ce que Vous Découvrirez :Stratégies
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Games User Research

A Case Study Approach

Edited by Miguel Angel Garcia-Ruiz ...

"Fundamentally, making games is designing with others, everyone contributing from different angles towards the best possible product. Conclusively, Garcia-Ruiz has chosen a collection of chapters that demonstrates several different aspects of working in gaming and working with others that stands to raise the level of expertise in the field."—Veronica Zammitto, Senior Lead Games User Research, ... Read more

$66.99 USD

"Fundamentally, making games is designing with others, everyone contributing from different angles towards the best possible product. Conclusively, Garcia-Ruiz has chosen a collection of chapters that demonstrates several different aspects of working in gaming and working with others that stands to raise the level of expertise in the field."—Veronica Zammitto, Senior Lead Games User Research,
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Big Data, Political Campaigning and the Law

Democracy and Privacy in the Age of Micro-Targeting

Edited by Normann Witzleb, Moira Paterson, Janice Richardson ...

In this multidisciplinary book, experts from around the globe examine how data-driven political campaigning works, what challenges it poses for personal privacy and democracy, and how emerging practices should be regulated.The rise of big data analytics in the political process has triggered official investigations in many countries around the world, and become the subject of broad and intense ... Read more

$62.99 USD

In this multidisciplinary book, experts from around the globe examine how data-driven political campaigning works, what challenges it poses for personal privacy and democracy, and how emerging practices should be regulated.The rise of big data analytics in the political process has triggered official investigations in many countries around the world, and become the subject of broad and intense
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Designing Assistant Technology

AI That Makes People Smarter

by Christopher Noessel ...

When artificial intelligence is designed poorly, it diminishes people’s skills rather than enhancing them. It can even make users less capable and more dependent on AI. In Designing Assistant Technology, Christopher Noessel provides a framework for how to use AI to assist users, as well as mitigating the risks of de-skilling and overreliance on AI.Who Should Read This BookThis book was written ... Read more

$40.49 USD

When artificial intelligence is designed poorly, it diminishes people’s skills rather than enhancing them. It can even make users less capable and more dependent on AI. In Designing Assistant Technology, Christopher Noessel provides a framework for how to use AI to assist users, as well as mitigating the risks of de-skilling and overreliance on AI.Who Should Read This BookThis book was written
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Interoperable and Distributed Processing in GIS

by Andrej Vckovaki ...

This text shows how the principles and technologies of object-oriented programming, distributed processing and internet protocols can be embraced to further the reliability and interoperability of datasets for the professional GIS market. The book describes the central concept of the interface specification between the data consumer and producer - ... Read more

$115.99 USD

This text shows how the principles and technologies of object-oriented programming, distributed processing and internet protocols can be embraced to further the reliability and interoperability of datasets for the professional GIS market. The book describes the central concept of the interface specification between the data consumer and producer -
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Quality of Information and Communications Technology

12th International Conference, QUATIC 2019, Ciudad Real, Spain, September 11–13, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Mario Piattini, Paulo Rupino da Cunha, Ignacio García Rodríguez de Guzmán, Ricardo Pérez-Castillo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on the Quality of Information and Communications Technology, QUATIC 2019, held in Ciudad Real, Spain, in September 2019.The 19 full papers and 6 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: security & privacy, requirements engineering, business ... Read more

$76.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on the Quality of Information and Communications Technology, QUATIC 2019, held in Ciudad Real, Spain, in September 2019.The 19 full papers and 6 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 66 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections: security & privacy, requirements engineering, business
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