Computers - Computer Science

A must-have book for every organisation that faces change! Your organisation can benefit from change. This book will show you how. Why do organisations change? What are the risks involved? Can we resist change? What is the best way to manage it? What are...

Supply chain management is a key topic for a large variety of strategic decision problems. It is essential in making efficient decisions related to the management of inventory and the delivery of final products to customers. The focus of this book is the understanding...

During the reception of a piece of information, we are never passive. Depending on its origin and content, from our personal beliefs and convictions, we bestow upon this piece of information, spontaneously or after reflection, a certain amount of confidence. Too much confidence shows...

The highly dynamic world of information technology service management stresses the benefits of the quick and correct implementation of IT services. A disciplined approach relies on a separate set of assumptions and principles as an agile approach, both of which have complicated implementation processes...

Computing has moved away from a focus on performance-centric serial computation, instead towards energy-efficient parallel computation. This provides continued performance increases without increasing clock frequencies, and overcomes the thermal and power limitations of the dark-silicon era. As the number of parallel cores increases, we...

The Systems Approach is a way of approaching the design, implementation, and evaluation of complex computing systems in the real world. It involves taking a big-picture view, considering the behavior of the system as a whole, not just the optimization of individual components. The...

The development and availability of new computing and communication devices, and the increased connectivity between these devices, thanks to wired and wireless networks, are enabling new opportunities for people to perform their operations anywhere and anytime. This technological expansion has developed a multitude of...

The proliferation of wireless communications has led to mobile computing, a new era in data communication and processing allowing people to access information anywhere and anytime using lightweight computer devices. Aligned with this phenomenon, a vast number of mobile solutions, systems, and applications have...

From cloud computing to big data to mobile technologies, there is a vast supply of information being mined and collected. With an abundant amount of information being accessed, stored, and saved, basic controls are needed to protect and prevent security incidents as well as...

Solve your AI and machine learning problems using complete and real-world code examples. Using a problem-solution approach, this book makes deep learning and machine learning accessible to everyday developers, by providing a combination of tools such as cognitive services APIs, machine learning platforms, and...

Guides cloud data architects in designing a solution that leverages the Azure data stackCovers new technologies that make processes less costlyShows you how to use the cloud to accelerate the business, transitioning from a CAPEX model to an OPEX modelAuthor: Francesco Diaz,Roberto FreatoISBN-10: 1484236149ISBN-13:...

Examine the problem of maintaining the quality of big data and discover novel solutions. You will learn the four V's of big data, including veracity, and study the problem from various angles. The solutions discussed are drawn from diverse areas of engineering and math,...

This is a unique to market three parts series of books on Beginning Java 9, asap after "day and date" final release of Java 9 SDK in Fall 2016. Java meme is highly relevant and salient in terms of revenue from book database engines...

Use this practical, hands-on guide to get started with ProcessMaker. The book provides clear steps for you to walk through and set up ProcessMaker on your own system and make processes run faster and smarter. You will model and build a complete business process...

First book covering the details and practicalities of cognitive computing for the enterpriseIncludes case studies on business and AIOffers complete recipes of going cognitive with examples of roadmapsAuthor: Rohit KumarISBN-10: 148423068XISBN-13: 9781484230688Publisher: ApressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2017Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.70d

Teaches you to start up Nginx and quickly take your expertise to a level where you can comfortably work with various aspects of the web server and make informed design decisions for your web farm. Nginx powers more than 40% of the top 1000...

This book offers readers a fantastic introduction into creating CareKit based applications using the Swift language. It starts with the basics and provides a step-by-step guide to learning all aspects of creating a CareKit iOS application that could serve as the basis for a...

Troubleshooting Xcode is a handbook for software developers of all levels creating applications for iOS and OS X using both Objective-C and Swift. If you've struggled in the past to make Xcode work as expected, to solve problems that defy logic, and to understand...

The first edition of this book published in 1996 and provided an overview of standard and not-so-standard topics in computer science given in Richard P. Feynman's inimitable style. For this new edition, Tony Hey has updated the lectures with invited chapters from preeminient scholars...

This paper reviews how women in the developing world access and use information and communication technology (ICT). It examines the discourse and controversies surrounding the digital gender divide, including links to poverty and illiteracy. Major themes concerning women and ICTs are explored, such as...

The Invocation Model of Process Expression argues that mathematics does not provide the most appropriate conceptual foundations for computer science, but, rather, that these foundations are a primary source of unnecessary complexity and confusion. It supports that there is a more appropriate conceptual model...

Hier lernen Sie, Expertensysteme auf der Basis von Fuzzy Logic zu konstruieren, die sich für den praktischen Einsatz eignen. Expertensysteme werden zunächst allgemein definiert, und die zugrundeliegende Mathematik wird eingeführt. Regelbasierte Systeme werden gründlicher besprochen als in jedem anderen Buch mit ähnlichem Thema. Am...

Music is much more than listening to audio encoded in some unreadable binary format. It is, instead, an adventure similar to reading a book and entering its world, complete with a story, plot, sound, images, texts, and plenty of related data with, for instance,...

Learn the essential tools for developing a sound service-oriented architecture SOA Modeling Patterns for Service-Oriented Discovery and Analysis introduces a universal, easy-to-use, and nimble SOA modeling language to facilitate the service identification and examination life cycle stage. This business and technological vocabulary will benefit...

Comprehensive and thorough development of both probability and statistics for serious computer scientists; goal-oriented: "to present the mathematical analysis underlying probability results" Special emphases on simulation and discrete decision theory Mathematically-rich, but self-contained text, at a gentle pace Review of calculus and linear algebra...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Get started with JavaFXDevelop and deploy interactive client applications in no time with help from this practical tutorial...

Author: Jesper Larsson TräffISBN-10: 3031865774ISBN-13: 9783031865770Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/26/2026Format: Paperback

The book explores how quantum computing can protect AI systems from sophisticated adversarial threats. As AI applications grow in sectors like finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, vulnerabilities such as data poisoning and model inversion pose significant security risks. This book investigates how quantum methods...

Electric Vehicle Technologies: Trends, Control, and Charging Solutions explores the latest innovations transforming electric transportation. This concise and accessible volume presents advances in electric vehicle (EV) systems, focusing on solar energy integration, intelligent motor control, battery charging technologies, and IoT-based applications. The book is...

Step into the era beyond touchscreens with The Advanced Guide to Smart Glasses and XR Devices (2025 Edition), where the future of hands-free computing comes into sharp, wearable focus. Definitively untangling the complex ecosystem of spatial interfaces, this edition takes you behind the scenes...

Introducing: "InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law" by Dr. David TuffleyThis textbook is a comprehensive guide to IT governance, policy, ethics and law for students, practitioners and researchers. It covers the latest developments and best practices in the field, with a focus on the...

Are you ready to unlock the future of personal assistance? Imagine having a digital assistant that doesn't just follow commands, but understands you-your needs, your preferences, your world. Step into the future with Alexa Plus(+), the revolutionary upgrade from Amazon that's set to transform...

The Basics of Web Hacking introduces you to a tool-driven process to identify the most widespread vulnerabilities in Web applications. No prior experience is needed. Web apps are a "path of least resistance" that can be exploited to cause the most damage to a...

Author: Shirley R. Steinberg,Nancy J. Moules,Graham McCaffreyISBN-10: 3034356110ISBN-13: 9783034356114Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic PubliLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2025Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d

Have you ever wondered what the future of real estate looks like? You're definitely not alone and one view of the future views that doesn't require a crystal ball is the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into real estate.From chatbots to CRM to predictive...

The rapid evolution of generative AI (GenAI) is reshaping education, making personalized learning more adaptive, accessible, and effective than ever before. This book explores the profound ways in which GenAI-driven tools--such as GPT-4, transformers, and GANs--are transforming traditional teaching and learning paradigms. From real-time...

Author: André GagalowiczISBN-10: 3642241352ISBN-13: 9783642241352Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/23/2011Pages: 287Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

This book presents in their basic form the most important models of computation, their basic programming paradigms, and their mathematical descriptions, both concrete and abstract. Each model is accompanied by relevant formal techniques for reasoning on it and for proving some properties. After preliminary...

Scientific computing is essential for tackling complex problems across many domains--but how can scientists develop high-performance and high-quality software that scales efficiently? This book serves as an accessible introduction to extreme-scale computing, specifically designed for domain scientists who may not have formal computer science...

A Complete Crash Course in Python Programming *** An Essential Guide For ANYONE to Become an Expert in Python Programming *** Python is a highly readable language that can be learned by anyone to make powerful and useful programs within a short investment of...

This book places prostitution at the very centre of European history in the twentieth century. It encourages comparative perspectives, which have the potential to question, deconstruct and re-adjust distinctions between western, eastern, northern and southern European historical experiences.Author: Sonja DolinsekISBN-10: 1032458526ISBN-13: 9781032458526Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

When the line between human and machine disappears... who's really in control? Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction - it's already shaping our jobs, our politics, and even the information we believe to be true. But few people know the full story: behind...

The emergence of network facilities and the increased availability of personal computer systems over the last decade has seen a growing interest in the use of computers to support cooperative work. This volume contains the proceedings of the sixth European Conference on Computer Supported...

This book presents the most recent research advances in the theory, design, control and application of robotic systems, which are intended for a variety of purposes such as manipulation, manufacturing, automation, surgery, locomotion and biomechanics. The issues addressed are fundamentally kinematic in nature, including...

In collaboration with the Contact Group Experimental Mechanics in The Netherlands and under the auspices of the Technological Institute of the Koninklijke Vlaamse Ingenieurs Vereniging (Royal Flemish Society of Engineers), the Department of Ap- plied Mechanics of the Koninklijk Instituut van Ingenieurs (Royal Institution...

A 'science of cities and regions' is critical for meeting future challenges. The world is urbanising: huge cities are being created and are continuing to grow rapidly. There are many planning and development issues arising in different manifestations in countries across the globe. These...

The death of Professor K. C. Sreedharan Pillai on June 5, 1985 was a heavy loss to many statisticians all around the world. This volume is dedicated to his memory in recog- nition of his many contributions in multivariate statis- tical analysis. It brings...

The articles in this book present advanced soft methods related to genetic and evolutionary algorithms, immune systems, formulation of deterministic neural networks and Bayesian NN. Many attention is paid to hybrid systems for inverse analysis fusing soft methods and the finite element method. Numerical...

The key idea underlying this book is the notion that molecules and cells, which constitute the basic building blocks of all living systems, are too complex to be fully understood by the human mind without the aid of a good model and a computer....

The main objective of the ICITMS 2012 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academics and industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Information Technology and Management Science. This conference provides opportunities for the...