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by Sandra Rendgen (Author), Julius Wiedemann (Editor)"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." --Albert Einstein Our everyday lives are filled with a massive flow of information that we must interpret in order to understand the world we live in. Considering the complex variety of data floating around us, sometimes the best--or even only--way to communicate is visually. This unique book presents a fascinating perspective on the subject, highlighting the work of the...

Virtual Reality: The Revolutionary Technology of Computer-Generated Artificial Worlds-And How It Promises to Transform Society - Paperback

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by Howard Rheingold (Author)Imagine being able to "walk" into your computer and interact with any program you create. It sounds like science fiction, but it's science fact. Surgeons now rehearse operations on computer-generated "virtual" patients, and architects "walk through" virtual buildings while the actual structures are still in blueprints. In Virtual Reality, Howard Rheingold takes us to the front lines of this revolutionary new technology that creates computer-generated worlds complet...

Leveling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University - Hardcover

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by William B. Eimicke (Author), Soulaymane Kachani (Author), Adam Stepan (Author)Will the COVID-19 pandemic be remembered as a turning point in how universities deliver teaching and learning? How might the widespread use of digital tools change higher education? This groundbreaking book explores the role of digital education at this crucial crossroads. Built on interviews with more than fifty leading practitioners from major universities and ed-tech firms, Leveling the Learning Curve is an in...

Artificial Intelligence Applied to Satellite-Based Remote Sensing Data for Earth Observation - Hardcover

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by Maria Pia del Rosso (Editor), Alessandro Sebastianelli (Editor), Silvia Liberata Ullo (Editor)Earth observation (EO) involves the collection, analysis, and presentation of data in order to monitor and assess the status and changes in natural and built environments. This technology has many applications including weather forecasting, tracking biodiversity, measuring land-use change, monitoring and responding to natural disasters, managing natural resources, monitoring emerging diseases and ...

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by Mark Coeckelbergh (Author)This overview of the ethical issues raised by artificial intelligence moves beyond hype and nightmare scenarios to address concrete questions--offering a compelling, necessary read for our ChatGPT era. Artificial intelligence powers Google's search engine, enables Facebook to target advertising, and allows Alexa and Siri to do their jobs. AI is also behind self-driving cars, predictive policing, and autonomous weapons that can kill without human intervention. The...

SQL Cookbook: Query Solutions and Techniques for All SQL Users - Paperback

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by Anthony Molinaro (Author), Robert de Graaf (Author)You may know SQL basics, but are you taking advantage of its expressive power? This second edition applies a highly practical approach to Structured Query Language (SQL) so you can create and manipulate large stores of data. Based on real-world examples, this updated cookbook provides a framework to help you construct solutions and executable examples in several flavors of SQL, including Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. SQL...

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)With insider gaming info and tips, this is the official, definitive, fully illustrated guide to mobs--and how to outsmart them--in Minecraft. Minecraft: Mobestiary reveals the secrets of every mob in the game. You'll find little-known facts about passive, neutral, hostile, utility, and boss mobs, as well as more general information about their locations, behaviors, threat levels, and drops. Written by Alex Wiltshire, author of Minec...

Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World - Paperback

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by Cade Metz (Author)"This colorful page-turner puts artificial intelligence into a human perspective. Through the lives of Geoff Hinton and other major players, Metz explains this transformative technology and makes the quest thrilling."--Walter Isaacson, author of The Code Breaker "Entertaining and valuable... essential."--Los Angeles TimesTHE UNTOLD TECH STORY OF OUR TIME What does it mean to be smart? To be human? What do we really want from life and the intelligence we have, or might cr...

Minecraft: Super Bite-Size Builds - Hardcover

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)The next book in the popular Bite-Size Builds series, following Bite-Size Builds and Amazing Bite-Size Builds. Learn how to design, build and customize over twenty new mini-projects in Minecraft. With detailed instructions, block hacks and build tips, this book will teach you new tricks and help you practice old skills as you create bite-size builds to impress your friends in Minecraft.Author BiographyMojang AB is a games studio base...

Practical Charts: The Essential Guide to Creating Clear, Compelling Charts for Reports and Presentations - Paperback

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by Nicholas P. Desbarats (Author)Practical Charts provides concrete, easy-to-learn guidelines for creating "everyday" charts for reports and presentations, allowing you to quickly learn how to create charts that are clear, compelling, and accurate. Written in a friendly, jargon-free style by globally recognized data visualization expert and educator Nick Desbarats, Practical Charts will equip you with practical, highly specific guidelines for handling the vast majority of common chart design ...

The Strange Works of Taro Yoko: From Drakengard to Nier: Automata - Hardcover

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by Nicolas Turcev (Author), Taro Yoko (Foreword by)Throughout his entire career, Taro Yoko has always felt disheartened by the image of humanity reflected in most big-budget video games, which propose the use of firearms as the principal means of action. Through his own work, from Drakengard to NieR: Automata, this artist attempts to explore the reasons behind our strange fascination with conflict. Is man so vicious that he must triumph, discriminate, hurt and kill even for entertainment? Wit...

Make: Calculus: Build Models to Learn, Visualize, and Explore - Paperback

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by Joan Horvath (Author), Rich Cameron (Author)When Isaac Newton developed calculus in the 1600s, he was trying to tie together math and physics in an intuitive, geometrical way. But over time math and physics teaching became heavily weighted toward algebra, and less toward geometrical problem solving. However, many practicing mathematicians and physicists will get their intuition geometrically first and do the algebra later. Make: Calculus imagines how Newton might have used 3D printed mode...

Getting to Know Arcgis Pro 2.8 - Paperback

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by Michael Law (Author), Amy Collins (Author)Learn the latest version of ArcGIS Pro with the newest edition of this bestselling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 introduces the tools and functions of ArcGIS Pro, the powerful desktop GIS application. Geographic information system (GIS) software is making a huge impact in businesses and organizations with mapping and analytic capabilities. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 uses practical project workflows to teach best practices to readers of...

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by Ben Hannam (Author)The complete, full-color graphic design guide for beginners The field of graphic design is constantly evolving, with new design tools, methods, technology, and modes of expression being introduced all the time. Graphic Design For Dummies will teach you how to get started, introducing you to basic design principles as well as the latest best practices, software, and trends. You'll learn how to successfully plan and execute compelling design projects, even if you're not a ...

Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence - Paperback

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by Kate Crawford (Author)The hidden costs of artificial intelligence--from natural resources and labor to privacy, equality, and freedom "This study argues that [artificial intelligence] is neither artificial nor particularly intelligent. . . . A fascinating history of the data on which machine-learning systems are trained."--New Yorker "A valuable corrective to much of the hype surrounding AI and a useful instruction manual for the future."--John Thornhill, Financial Times "It's a masterpiec...

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by Ruth Spiro (Author), Irene Chan (Illustrator)Big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book showcases the use of logic, sequence, and patterns to solve problems. Can Baby think like a coder to fix her train? Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby's sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two, as well Author's Note: The ...

Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2nd Edition: Practical Programming for Total Beginners - Paperback

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by Al Sweigart (Author)Learn how to code while you write programs that effortlessly perform useful feats of automation! The second edition of this international fan favorite includes a brand-new chapter on input validation, Gmail and Google Sheets automations, tips for updating CSV files, and more. If you've ever spent hours renaming files or updating spreadsheet cells, you know how tedious tasks like these can be. But what if you could have your computer do them for you? Automate the Boring ...

Computer-Aided Diagnosis (Cad) Tools and Applications for 3D Medical Imaging: Volume 136 - Hardcover

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by Abhishek Gupta (Volume Editor), Bala Chakravarthy Neelapu (Volume Editor), Shailendra Singh Rana (Volume Editor)Computer-Aided Diagnosis (CAD) Tools and Applications for 3D Medical Imaging, Volume 136 in the Advances in Computers series, presents detailed coverage of innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design, and applications. Chapters in this updated release include Introduction to Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tools and applications, Enhancement of three-dimensional med...

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by Karl Wiegers (Author), Joy Beatty (Author)Now in its third edition, this classic guide to software requirements engineering has been fully updated with new topics, examples, and guidance. Two leaders in the requirements community have teamed up to deliver a contemporary set of practices covering the full range of requirements development and management activities on software projects. Describes practical, effective, field-tested techniques for managing the requirements engineering process...

Data Science Ethics: Concepts, Techniques, and Cautionary Tales - Paperback

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by David Martens (Author)Data science ethics is all about what is right and wrong when conducting data science. Data science has so far been primarily used for positive outcomes for businesses and society. However, just as with any technology, data science has also come with some negative consequences: an increase of privacy invasion, data-driven discrimination against sensitive groups, and decision making by complex models without explanations. While data scientists and business managers are...

Fieldwork Handbook: A Practical Guide on the Go - Paperback

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by Marika Vertzonis (Author)Fieldwork Handbook gives you tips, best practices and activities for using location intelligence in the field to make your work more productive and successful.Back JacketNo matter what electronic tools you take into the field, everyone takes a notebook or a guidebook. Along with all your equipment, be sure to include this fieldwork guide. Fieldwork Handbook gives you tips, best practices, and activities that make your work in the field more productive and successfu...

Full Stack Web Development: The Comprehensive Guide - Paperback

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by Philip Ackermann (Author)Full stack web developers are always in demand--do you have the skillset? Between these pages you'll learn to design websites with CSS, structure them with HTML, and add interactivity with JavaScript. You'll master the different web protocols, formats, and architectures and see how and when to use APIs, PHP, web services, and other tools and languages. With information on testing, deploying, securing, and optimizing web applications, you'll get the full frontend an...

QuickBooks Online for Dummies, 2025 Edition - Paperback

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by David H. Ringstrom (Author)Discover all the ways you can use cloud-based accounting for your business with this top guide QuickBooks Online For Dummies, 2025 Edition helps you understand one of the most widely-used cloud accounting platforms worldwide. Choose the best subscription for your business, create invoices and credit memos, record sales receipts, pay bills, set up inventory items, track business checkbook and credit cards, print checks, process payroll and prepare payroll tax retu...

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by Barry Burd (Author)Learn to code with Java and open the gate to a rewarding career Now in its 9th edition, Java For Dummies gives you the essential tools you need to understand the programming language that 17 million software developers rely on. This beginner-friendly guide simplifies every step of the learning process. You'll learn the basics of Java and jump into writing your own programs. Along the way, you'll gain the skills you need to reuse existing code, create new objects, trouble...

Behind Deep Blue: Building the Computer That Defeated the World Chess Champion - Paperback

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by Feng-Hsiung Hsu (Author), Jon Kleinberg (Foreword by)The riveting quest to construct the machine that would take on the world's greatest human chess player--told by the man who built it On May 11, 1997, millions worldwide heard news of a stunning victory, as a machine defeated the defending world chess champion, Garry Kasparov. Behind Deep Blue tells the inside story of the quest to create the mother of all chess machines and what happened at the two historic Deep Blue vs. Kasparov matches...

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by Ben Shneiderman (Author)The remarkable progress in algorithms for machine and deep learning have opened the doors to new opportunities, and some dark possibilities. However, a bright future awaits those who build on their working methods by including HCAI strategies of design and testing. As many technology companies and thought leaders have argued, the goal is not to replace people, but to empower them by making design choices that give humans control over technology. In Human-Centered A...

Cockroachdb: The Definitive Guide: Distributed Data at Scale - Paperback

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by Guy Harrison (Author), Jesse Seldess (Author), Ben Darnell (Author)Get the lowdown on CockroachDB, the distributed SQL database built to handle the demands of today's data-driven cloud applications. In this hands-on guide, software developers, architects, and DevOps/SRE teams will learn how to use CockroachDB to create applications that scale elastically and provide seamless delivery for end users while remaining indestructible. Teams will also learn how to migrate existing applications to...

Slaying Excel Dragons: A Beginners Guide to Conquering Excel's Frustrations and Making Excel Fun - Paperback

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by Mike Girvin (Author), Bill Jelen (Foreword by)This enthusiastic introduction provides support for Excel beginners and focuses on using the program immediately for maximum efficiency. With 1,104 screenshots and explicit information on everything from rows, columns, and cells to subtotaling, sorting, and pivot tables, this guide aims to alleviate the frustrations that come with using the program for the first time. This manual offers strategies for avoiding problems and streamlining efficien...

What to Do When the News Scares You: A Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events - Paperback

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by Jacqueline B. Toner (Author), Janet McDonnell (Illustrator) Whether from television news reports, the car radio, digital media, or adult discussions, children are often bombarded with unsettling information about the world around them. When the events being described include violence, extreme weather events, a disease outbreak, or discussions of more dispersed threats such as climate change or terrorism, children can get frightened and overwhelmed just like adults. This updated edition in ...

Practical Linear Algebra for Data Science: From Core Concepts to Applications Using Python - Paperback

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by Mike Cohen (Author)If you want to work in any computational or technical field, you need to understand linear algebra. As the study of matrices and operations acting upon them, linear algebra is the mathematical basis of nearly all algorithms and analyses implemented in computers. But the way it's presented in decades-old textbooks is much different from how professionals use linear algebra today to solve real-world modern applications. This practical guide from Mike X Cohen teaches the c...

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by Uplift Games LLC (Author), Uplift Games LLC (Illustrator)Dress your favorite pets with hundreds of Adopt Me stickers!Discover your cutest pets, your favorite shops, and coolest hangouts in the world of Adopt Me, the #1 game on the Roblox platform!Packed with fun puzzles, in-world game facts, and over 200 adorable stickers to use on over a dozen backgrounds to create your favorite Adopt Me scenes. This sticker book has it all for the Adopt Me fans everywhere! Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions:...

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by Mojang Ab (Author), The Official Minecraft Team (Author)Curious about Minecraft, but not sure where to start? This book is just what you need. With its open-ended game play, massive world and dedicated fan base, Minecraft is a richly rewarding experience--once you get the hang of it. With easy-to-follow instructions, tips and tricks from the experts behind the game, Minecraft for Beginners will help you survive and thrive. You'll learn how to find food, build a shelter, mine for materials...