Evolutionary Computation, Metaheuristics, Nature-Inspired Algorithms, and Symmetry
Navigating Complexity and System Challenges; Foundations for the A3 Model
Computer-assisted language learning Applications and Evaluation of their use
Advances in Study of Time-Delay Systems and Their Applications, 2nd Edition
The International Conference on Electronics, Engineering Physics and Earth Science (EEPES 2025)
The International Conference on Electronics, Engineering Physics and Earth Science (EEPES 2025)
Cult of the Dead Cow
The shocking untold story of the elite secret society of hackers fighting to protect our freedom, "a hugely important piece of the puzzle for anyone who wants to understand the forces shaping the internet age" (The New York Times Book Review) Cult of the Dead Cow is the tale of the oldest active, most respected, and most famous American hacking group of all time. With its origins in the earliest days of the internet, the cDc is full of oddball characters--activists, artists, and musicians--some of whom went on to advise presidents, cabinet members, and CEOs, and who now walk the corridors of power in Washington and Silicon Valley. Today, the group and its followers are battling electoral misinformation, making personal data safer, and organizing to keep technology a force for good instead of for surveillance and oppression. Now featuring a new afterword with updates on the collective, Cult of the Dead Cow describes how, at a time when governments, corporations, and criminals hold immense power, a small band of tech iconoclasts is on our side fighting back.
Excel
If you're using Excel, this is the all-in-one manual you need--brimming with solutions for every conceivable task! Learn how to design tables, use formulas to perform calculations, create analyses, graphically present your data, and share your results. With detailed coverage of both basic functions and advanced features, this book provides guidance for beginners and serves as a reliable reference if you're already familiar with Excel. Up to date for Excel 2024 and Microsoft 365!In this book, you'll learn about: a. Excel Fundamentals Follow a workflow that guides you through Excel's user interface, introduces basic concepts, and demonstrates the core features for working with tables, diagrams, and files. b. All Your Excel TasksDive into everything Excel has to offer. Master spreadsheet functions, formula usage, and table design. Get step-by-step instructions for analyzing, visualizing, and publishing your data; then see how to automate and customize your tasks with macros and VBA. c. Practical ExamplesSee Excel's features in action. Detailed examples and annotated screenshots guide you through each and every spreadsheet function, table design and analysis, data model management, and more. Highlights include: 1) Mastering basic features2) Creating spreadsheets3) Working with formulas4) Evaluating what-if analyses5) Designing charts and diagrams6) Visualizing data with sparklines7) Organizing data in tables8) Exporting, importing, and exchanging data9) Automating tasks with macros10) Using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Leveling Up as a Tech Lead
The tech lead role is one of the most pivotal--and puzzling--in the tech world. Are you a coder at heart? A project manager in disguise? A mentor, strategist, or problem-solver-in-chief? The truth is, you're often all of these rolled into one. Yet, with so few resources tailored to this multifaceted role, many tech leads find themselves navigating a sea of expectations and constant challenges without a clear map. This book serves as your definitive guide, helping you cut through the confusion, understand the unique demands of the role, and tackle each responsibility with confidence and clarity. Whether you're an aspiring tech lead exploring your next step, a new lead seeking strategies to navigate the steep learning curve, or an experienced leader refining your approach, you'll benefit from the actionable advice and real-world examples this book offers. Author Anemari Fiser shares insights on how to balance competing priorities, foster team collaboration, and lead with impact--empowering you to stop merely surviving and start thriving. Understand the challenges and varying expectations of the tech lead role Develop strategies for managing teams, aligning projects, and making decisions Strengthen core soft skills like mentoring, communication, and conflict resolution Apply tools to balance technical problem-solving with people leadership Build a personalized growth plan for sustainable career development Refine your leadership approach to foster high-performing, collaborative teams
The Official Raspberry Pi Beginner's Guide
Raspberry Pi is a small, clever, British-built computer that's packed with potential. Made using a desktop-class, energy-efficient processor, Raspberry Pi is designed to help you learn coding, discover how computers work, and build your own amazing things. This book was written to show you just how easy it is to get started. Learn how to: Set up your Raspberry Pi, install its operating system, and start using this fully functional computer.Start coding projects, with step-by-step guides using the Scratch 3, Python, and MicroPython programming languages. Experiment with connecting electronic components, and have fun creating amazing projects.Take photos with the Raspberry Pi Camera Module.This revised edition is updated for the latest Raspberry Pi computers and software, including the Raspberry Pi 500+ and Raspberry Pi OS Trixie.Whichever model you have, a standard Raspberry Pi board; a compact Raspberry Pi Zero; or a Raspberry Pi with integrated keyboard, this affordable computer can be used to learn coding, build robots, and create all kinds of weird and wonderful projects. If you want to make games, build robots, or hack a variety of amazing projects, then this book is here to help you get started.
Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES 2024)
The Book of R, 2nd Edition
This long-awaited second edition folds years of updates into its beginner-friendly lessons on using R for data and statistical analysis. The Book of R is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to R, the world's most popular programming language for statistical analysis. Even if you have no programming experience and little more than a grounding in the basics of mathematics, you'll find everything you need to begin writing programs in R. You'll start with the basics, like how to handle data and write simple programs, before moving on to more advanced topics, like producing statistical summaries of your data and performing tests and modeling. You'll even learn how to create impressive data visualizations with R's graphics tools and contributed packages, like ggplot2, ggvis, and rgl. Dozens of hands-on exercises take you from theory to practice as you learn: The fundamentals of programming in R, including how to write data frames, create functions, and use variables, statements, and loopsStatistical concepts like exploratory data analysis, probabilities, hypothesis tests, and regression modeling and how to execute them in RHow to access R's thousands of functions, libraries, and datasetsHow to draw valid and useful conclusions from your data and create publication-quality graphics of your resultsThe Book of R brings both statistics and R to life. With clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, this book opens the door to the evolving world of data analysis. New to this edition: The entire book has been revised and expanded, with nearly 100 pages of new content and exercises. You'll find greater coverage of data plots and R graphics, guidance on using pipes to string together commands, and new ways to read and write external files, among many other lessons.
The Product-Minded Engineer
In the fast-paced world of software engineering, developing technical skills often takes precedence. However, if you're seeking career advancement, enhancing your technical skills alone is not enough; you also need to deepen your empathy for users--a skill frequently overlooked in traditional engineering roles. Understanding user needs and the broader impact of your work will not only lead to better products but will also help your career grow and flourish. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, including in roles at Microsoft, Facebook, and Stripe, author Drew Hoskins guides you through the essential strategies to bridge the gap between engineering prowess and product insight. Whether you're building consumer products, tools for professionals, or internal platforms, this book is your gateway to becoming a well-rounded engineer who anticipates and innovates according to user needs. By the end of this book, you will learn to: Simulate and predict user interactions to enhance product usability Sharpen your focus on the specific needs of your target audience Engage with users effectively to gather impactful feedback Integrate product thinking seamlessly into your technical tasks Design features that minimize user issues and maximize benefits
