Applied AI for Enterprise Java Development
As a Java enterprise developer or architect, you know that embracing AI isn't just optional--it's critical to keeping your competitive edge. The question is, how can you skillfully incorporate these groundbreaking AI technologies into your applications without getting mired in complexity? Enter this clear-cut, no-nonsense guide to integrating generative AI into your Java enterprise ecosystem. With insights from authors Alex Soto Bueno, Markus Eisele, and Natale Vinto, you'll learn to marry the robustness of Java's enterprise world with the dynamism of AI. It's more than just a how-to--it's a way to elevate enterprise software with savvy AI integrations, ensuring your skills and your applications remain on the cutting edge. Inside, you'll unlock the power to: Demystify GenAI's role and impact on contemporary software development Craft actionable, AI-driven applications using Java's rich ecosystem of open source frameworks Implement field-tested AI patterns tailored for prod-ready, enterprise-strength applications Access and integrate top-tier open source AI models with Java's Inference APIs Navigate the Java framework landscape with AI-centric agility and confidence
Data Contracts
Poor data quality can cause major problems for data teams, from breaking revenue-generating data pipelines to losing the trust of data consumers. Despite the importance of data quality, many data teams still struggle to avoid these issues--especially when their data is sourced from upstream workflows outside of their control. The solution: data contracts. Data contracts enable high-quality, well-governed data assets by documenting expectations of the data, establishing ownership of data assets, and then automatically enforcing these constraints within the CI/CD workflow. This practical book introduces data contract architecture with a clear definition of data contracts, explains why the data industry needs them, and shares real-world use cases of data contracts in production. In addition, you'll learn how to implement components of the data contract architecture and understand how they're used in the data lifecycle. Finally, you'll build a case for implementing data contracts in your organization. Authors Chad Sanderson and Mark Freeman will help you: Explore real-world applications of data contracts within the industry Understand how to apply each component of this architecture, such as CI/CD, monitoring, version control data, and more Learn how to implement data contracts using open source tools Examine ways to resolve data quality issues using data contract architecture Measure the impact of implementing a data contract in your organization Develop a strategy to determine how data contracts will be used in your organization
Inventory Management with SAP S/4hana
Are you ready to manage inventory in SAP S/4HANA? Get the instructions you need in this comprehensive guide. Start by configuring inventory-specific and cross-functional settings to suit your business needs. Then use SAP Fiori apps to plan and adjust your inventory, execute core inventory and production processes, and analyze your results. Optimize your workflow with machine learning capabilities, explore real-world scenarios, and more with this hands-on resource!In this book, you'll learn about: a. Configuration Set up inventory management in your SAP S/4HANA system. Follow click-by-click instructions to configure inventory settings in procurement, logistics execution, production planning, stock transport, and more. b. Planning, Execution, and Analysis Master the inventory optimization cycle. Design planning strategies, perform goods receipt, and execute key processes such as stock transfer posting, physical inventory, and production. Use analytics tools to assess important KPIs. c. Your Inventory LandscapeSee how to handle inventory management in on-premise, cloud, and hybrid landscapes. Work with the latest cloud solutions, from SAP IBP to SAP Business Technology Platform to SAP Datasphere.Highlights include: 1) Inventory optimization2) Inventory planning 3) Goods receipt4) Stock identification and transfer5) Physical inventory6) Production execution7) Inventory analysis8) Configuration9) Best practices10) Real-world scenarios
Advancements in Applied Mathematics and Computational Physics
Mathematics and physics are basic natural sciences. They are the root of almost all processes in nature and technology. There are a large number of situations where these two sciences can offer the best models and most appropriate explanations for natural processes or technological problems.This Special Issue Reprint presents various methods and new solutions to explain the nature of matter, biophysical systems, and systems in technical sciences in the frame of overall reality, using the latest achievements in applied mathematics and computational physics. The focus is on new results and solutions in contemporary applied mathematics, algebra, mathematical logic, graph theory, fractals, chaos theory, numerical mathematics, mathematical physics, as well as the latest results in experimental physics, computational physics, and physical electronics for problems in nature, technology, technics, and electronics.This Special Issue Reprint covers a broad range of topics to provide new insights into the exploration of the world of electronics, physical electronics, nuclear and hyper-nuclear physics, nanotechnology, material science, photonics and photovoltaics, cosmology, genomics, and nature.
The Monumental Elden Ring
The result of a joint work between the creators of Dark Souls and the mind of George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones), combined with an impressive seven years of development, Elden Ring is an extraordinary adventure. It's a monument whose gameplay and thematic depth are revealed over hundreds of hours of play and beyond fiction; Elden Ring is the source of long and fascinating discussions. After co-writing the best-selling Dark Souls: Beyond the Grave, Sylvain Romieu continues his investigation into the intricacies of FromSoftware's creations. He uncovers the behind-the-scenes development of Elden Ring and the evolution of its game design, before turning his attention to the most important part: the meticulous deciphering of the lore and its thematic interweavings that make it the new benchmark for dark fantasy.
Web Programming with Go, Second Edition
This is a new edition of "Web Programming with Go" and it's designed to help both entry-level and professional developers build and launch functional web applications using Go's core libraries. Every chapter gives you practical lessons, from setting up Go projects and building strong backend routes to frontend-backend integration, session management, authentication, concurrency, and connecting external APIs.This book is a hands-on way to learn key skills like testing, logging, error handling and performance tuning, all explained in simple, direct language. The real code and examples make it easy to understand and use the concepts. It covers nearly every major aspect of Go web development, but keeps examples straightforward and avoids complex edge cases, making it ideal for learners and practitioners who want clarity and reliable progress. You'll learn to structure projects, design backend services, manage sessions, secure authentication, and integrate external APIs with step-by-step Bookstore examples. It's got clear, practical techniques for routing, concurrency, testing, logging, performance and error handling, and it uses code that's easy to understand and explanations that are easy to follow.Basically, this book looks at modern Go features without getting into complicated or niche scenarios, making the lessons useful for real projects. This edition makes it easy for you to get from setup to deployment by focusing on simplicity over unnecessary detail.Key FeaturesGet your web projects sorted with Go, using organised code, a modular design, and real-world workflows.You'll build, secure and test RESTful APIs using Go's net/http, Gorilla Mux and JSON best practices.Put in place user authentication, role-based access, and strong password protection to make sure your users have a safe experience.Get the front end and back end talking to each other by having clear API contracts and simple JSON data interchange practices.Use Go's concurrency tools to boost performance, scale up data fetching, and avoid deadlocks.Mock databases, APIs, and dependencies for fast, isolated, and reliable automated test routines.Set up session management, secure cookies, and resilient authentication flows to keep users logged in.Keep an eye on, log and trace application events to quickly find and fix problems.Use Go's HTTP client patterns to integrate payment gateways, external APIs, and third-party services.Come up with easy-to-understand error messages and stick to the standard incident response plans.Table of ContentIntroduction to Web Development in GoStructuring Go Web ApplicationHandling HTTP Requests and RoutingTemplating and Rendering ContentInteraction with DatabasesConcurrency in GoSessions, Authentication, and AuthorizationFrontend and Backend CommunicationTesting and Debugging
Networking for System Administrators
"One of the best technical writers in the networking and security environments." - Midwest Book ReviewStop waiting for the network team!If basic TCP/IP was hard, network administrators couldn't do it. Servers give sysadmins a incredible visibility into the network-once they know how to unlock it.Most sysadmins don't need to understand window scaling, or the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 echo requests, or other intricacies of the TCP/IP protocols. You need only enough to deploy your own applications and get easy support from the network team.This book teaches you: How modern networks really workThe essentials of TCP/IPThe core of IPv4 and IPv6The right tools to diagnose network problems, and how to use themTroubleshooting everything from the physical wire to DNSHow to see the traffic you send and receiveConnectivity testingHow to communicate with your network team to quickly resolve problemsA sysadmin doesn't need to know the innards of TCP/IP, but knowing enough to diagnose your own network issues will transforms a good sysadmin into a great one.The first edition of Networking for System Administrators unlocked networking for hundreds of thousands of sysadmins. This second edition promises the same, and more!
Fixed Point Theory and Fractals
In recent decades, fractal theory has proven to be extremely useful for the modelling of a great quantity of natural and social phenomena. Its fields of application range from biotechnology to financial markets, for instance.Fractal geometry builds a bridge between classical geometry and modern analysis. The static models of the old geometry are enriched with the dynamics of an infinite iterative process, where the outputs are not merely points but more sophisticated geometric objects and structures. A fractal set can be described in very different ways, but the current mathematical research tends to define a fractal as the fixed point of an operator on the space of compact subsets of a space of a metric type. Iterated function systems provide a way of constructing an operator of this kind, and a procedure for the approximation of its fixed points. Thus, the relationships between fractal and fixed-point theories are deep and increasingly intricate.This Reprint is aimed at emphasizing the relationships between both fields, including their theoretical and their applied aspects.
The Investigator's Guide to Online Research & OSINT
The Investigator's Guide to Online Research & OSINT is an essential, practical reference for modern-day investigators, researchers, and analysts navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital intelligence. Authored by former British Transport Police detective Tony Bennett, MSc, this comprehensive guide offers a UK-focused perspective on Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), blending professional experience with current best practices in online research and cyber investigations.Drawing on decades of experience in frontline law enforcement and high-tech crime units, Tony demystifies OSINT with clear, methodical instructions and real-world examples tailored for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Whether you're working in law enforcement, compliance, corporate investigations, journalism, or private research, this guide equips you with the tools to collect, verify, and analyse open-source data legally and ethically.
AI-Integrated Business Analytics for SMEs
In today's fast-paced digital economy, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face the challenge of leveraging data and artificial intelligence to stay competitive. AI-Integrated Business Analytics for SMEs: A Practical Framework provides a step-by-step guide to transforming business operations with AI-driven analytics, making data a strategic asset rather than a complex burden. Drawing from real-world case studies and proven methodologies, this book introduces the DAIAM Framework, a structured approach designed specifically for SMEs to adopt, integrate, and scale AI-powered analytics without the need for massive budgets or technical expertise. From sales forecasting and inventory optimization to financial reporting and customer segmentation, this book offers practical insights, actionable strategies, and tangible results to help SMEs unlock the power of AI. Whether you're a business owner, analyst, or consultant, this book will equip you with the tools to navigate AI adoption, overcome implementation challenges, and build a data-driven, future-ready enterprise.
Spiking Meets ANN
In this groundbreaking work, Mohamed Azharudeen M. introduces a novel Spiking Transformer architecture that fuses Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs) with modern transformer-based language models, creating a hybrid AI capable of multimodal text generation with unprecedented energy efficiency. By replacing traditional self-attention with a spike-driven recurrent mechanism (Spiking RWKV) and integrating CLIP embeddings for vision-language tasks, this architecture brings the biological efficiency of spiking neurons to the power of deep learning. Through rigorous experimentation, this monograph explores the mathematical foundations, training methodologies, and performance benchmarks of the model, demonstrating its ability to generate coherent text while reducing computation through event-driven neural processing. Real-world applications span robotics, edge AI, low-power computing, and neuromorphic hardware-where energy efficiency is paramount. With a vision toward next-generation AI, this work pioneers a new paradigm in language modeling, proving that spikes and transformers can work together to build more efficient, intelligent systems.
Mastering Dynamic Authentication
This book delves into Dynamic Knowledge-Based Authentication (KBA), a cutting-edge approach designed to safeguard sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. It provides an in-depth comparison between online and offline dynamic KBA techniques, evaluating how each method leverages personalized, behavior-driven questions to significantly enhance security measures. Unlike traditional static KBA, which relies on fixed questions and answers, dynamic KBA offers a more robust defense by adapting to users' unique behavioral patterns and real-time context, such as their location, device usage, or interaction history. The book emphasizes the superior security benefits of dynamic KBA over its static counterpart, which is vulnerable to common threats such as phishing attacks and data breaches. By incorporating dynamic elements, such as time-sensitive or activity-related questions, dynamic KBA creates a more fluid and challenging barrier for cyber attackers. The book also explores the practical applications of dynamic KBA in key sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. These industries, which handle highly sensitive data, benefit significantly from enhanced security protocols, as dynamic KBA can help prevent unauthorized access and protect against identity theft, fraud, and data breaches. Additionally, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the operational mechanisms of both online and offline dynamic KBA methods. It discusses the technological and infrastructural challenges associated with implementing these methods, such as ensuring user convenience while maintaining high levels of security. This book aims to contribute valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital asset protection, highlighting the future potential and challenges of dynamic knowledge-based authentication.
Unveiling the Evolution of Generative AI (GAI)
""Unveiling the Evolution of Generative AI (GAI): A Comprehensive & Investigative Analysis towards LLM Models (2021-2025) and Beyond"" is a groundbreaking exploration into the rapid advancements and transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI). Authored by Zarif Bin Akhtar, this meticulously researched manuscript delves into the cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping industries, from natural language processing and computer vision to multimodal AI systems. The book provides an in-depth analysis of state-of-the-art models like GPT-3.5, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Google's Gemini, highlighting their capabilities in generating human-like text, realistic images, and even complex simulations. Beyond the technical innovations, the manuscript critically examines the ethical, societal, and regulatory challenges posed by GAI, including issues of bias, misinformation, and job displacement. It also explores the future trajectory of AI, offering insights into self-supervised learning, multimodal integration, and the potential for AI to revolutionize fields such as healthcare, creative industries, and autonomous systems. Rich with case studies, experimental analyses, and forward-looking perspectives, this book is an essential resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers navigating the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a tech innovator, or a concerned citizen, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge to understand and harness the power of generative AI responsibly. Prepare to embark on a journey through the past, present, and future of AI, as this book unveils the profound impact of generative technologies on human-computer interactions and the broader societal implications of this technological revolution.
Sentiment Analysis With ML
This book explores the impact of sentiment analysis on social media platforms, examining how it influences public perception and behavior. It also delves into the role of machine learning in analyzing and understanding the dynamics of online interactions and the behavioral patterns associated with specific situations. In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, social media has become an integral part of daily life, shaping public discourse, influencing opinions, and fostering global interactions. The proliferation of various platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, has created vast digital ecosystems where individuals, organizations, and even governments engage in discussions, debates, and content sharing. The continuous flow of information in these online spaces has led to a growing interest in understanding how opinions and emotions expressed on these platforms impact society. One of the most effective methods for analyzing and interpreting these interactions is sentiment analysis, a field that employs computational techniques to assess and categorize opinions expressed in text, images, and videos. This book delves into the profound impact of sentiment analysis on social media platforms, exploring how it influences public perception and human behavior. Sentiment analysis, also known as opinion mining .
Anomaly Detection and Risk Mitigation
""In the digital era, intelligence is not just about data-it's about detecting the unseen, predicting the uncertain, and securing the inevitable."" Pawan Kumar Badhan Anomaly Detection & Risk Mitigation: AI Solutions for Cloud & Finance In today's digital age, ensuring security and operational stability is more critical than ever. Anomaly Detection & Risk Mitigation: AI Solutions for Cloud & Finance explores cutting-edge machine learning techniques to detect anomalies, prevent failures, and mitigate financial risks in real-time. This book provides a comprehensive guide to AI-driven anomaly detection, covering cloud infrastructure monitoring, cybersecurity threats, fraud detection, and predictive risk management. With case studies, real-world datasets, and advanced algorithms like support vector machines (SVM), random forests, and isolation forests, this book equips readers with the tools to build intelligent, automated solutions. Key Topics Include: - AI-powered cloud monitoring and security enhancement - Fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies in finance - Supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques - Real-time data analysis for proactive decision-making - Case studies and industry applications Authored by Mr. Pawan Kumar Badhan, Dr. Umesh Sehgal, and Dr. Vivek Mittal, this book is an essential resource for data scientists, cybersecurity professionals, cloud engineers, and financial analysts looking to harness AI for anomaly detection and risk management.
Transforming UX Design with OpenAI Canvas
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept - it is actively reshaping the way we create, interact, and design digital experiences. OpenAI Canvas: Enhancing the UX Design Process explores the transformative impact of OpenAI's innovations on UX design, research, and accessibility. Written by UX expert and researcher Okpala Blessing, this insightful book dives deep into the intersection of generative AI and inclusive design, offering fresh perspectives for designers, researchers, and tech enthusiasts. As AI becomes an integral part of design workflows, professionals must navigate new challenges and opportunities. This book takes a close look at how AI is revolutionizing design thinking, content generation, and user research while addressing its ethical implications. It provides a thoughtful discussion on the role of AI in creating more inclusive digital experiences and how designers can harness these advancements responsibly. Through real-world applications, expert insights, and a forward-looking perspective, OpenAI Canvas serves as an essential resource for UX professionals, AI researchers, and product designers. Whether you are integrating AI into your workflow, studying its impact on human-centered design, or leading AI-driven innovation, this book offers the knowledge and strategies needed to stay ahead in an ever-evolving field. Beyond the technical aspects, OpenAI Canvas delves into the human side of AI-driven design, exploring how these tools can enhance creativity, streamline complex processes, and foster collaboration between designers and AI systems. It also highlights the importance of ethical AI practices, ensuring that advancements in technology lead to more accessible and inclusive digital experiences for diverse users. Engaging, insightful, and deeply relevant, OpenAI Canvas goes beyond academic discourse - it is a visionary guide to the future of AI-powered UX design.
Avionics Software Verification & Validation
Mastering Software Testing for DO-178C compliance: A Practical Guide for Aerospace Safety"". Ensuring the safety and reliability of airborne software is critical in the aerospace industry. DO-178C, the gold standard for aviation software certification, mandates a rigorous testing process to achieve compliance. This book provides a Comprehensive, hands-on approach to software testing in line with DO-178C guidelines, Covering: Test planning, case design, and execution strategies, Structural Coverage Analysis' Your definitive guide to achieving DO-178C compliance through effective testing!
AI Across Boundaries
Unveiling Insights: Machine Learning in Safety and Sports In this pioneering book, Ankush Kumar examines how machine learning is revolutionizing two different but equally important fields: sports analytics and human safety. In order to improve personal safety and senior care, the first research study, ""Computer Vision-Based Fall Detection for Enhancing Safety in Daily Living Activities,"" explores the use of AI-powered vision systems to identify and prevent falls. The second study, ""Analyzing Changing Trends in Ashes Test Cricket,"" offers a distinctive viewpoint on the development of one of the most cherished cricket rivalries in the world by using a data-driven methodology to identify changes in player commitment, audience preferences, and sentiment analysis. This book is essential reading for researchers, data scientists, and sports fans who want to understand more about how machine learning is influencing safety and sports in the future. It combines state-of-the-art AI techniques, practical applications, and perceptive analysis.
Networking for System Administrators
"One of the best technical writers in the networking and security environments." - Midwest Book ReviewStop waiting for the network team!If basic TCP/IP was hard, network administrators couldn't do it. Servers give sysadmins a incredible visibility into the network-once they know how to unlock it.Most sysadmins don't need to understand window scaling, or the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 echo requests, or other intricacies of the TCP/IP protocols. You need only enough to deploy your own applications and get easy support from the network team.This book teaches you: How modern networks really workThe essentials of TCP/IPThe core of IPv4 and IPv6The right tools to diagnose network problems, and how to use themTroubleshooting everything from the physical wire to DNSHow to see the traffic you send and receiveConnectivity testingHow to communicate with your network team to quickly resolve problemsA sysadmin doesn't need to know the innards of TCP/IP, but knowing enough to diagnose your own network issues will transforms a good sysadmin into a great one.The first edition of Networking for System Administrators unlocked networking for hundreds of thousands of sysadmins. This second edition promises the same, and more!
Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, 3rd Edition
The Special Issue, Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, belonging to the section Control Theory and Mechanics of the Journal Mathematics, publishes original research papers involving advanced simulation and modeling techniques.The present reprint, "Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, 3rd Edition" contains 8 papers accepted after peer review by recognized specialists in the field. The papers address different topics in engineering that use modeling and optimization as well as experimental and numerical methods based on state-of-the art devices and software. The subjects of the papers address technical problems such as error mitigation in ultra-wide-band range measurements, trajectory control of differential drive mobile robots, motion controllers for the trajectory of mobile robots, propellant distribution optimization in space exploration missions, modeling trafic flow as a tool for vehicle adaptive cruise control systems, monitoring vehicle convoys using a drone-based platooning system, communication and navigation systems for Earth-Moon communication and rover movement on the Moon's surface and solving optimal control problems using a new state parametrization method.We hope that the papers selected for this issue will attract a significant audience in the scientific community and will further stimulate research involving modeling and simulation in mathematical physics and in engineering.
Transforming Digital Healthcare with AI
AI and emerging technologies are revolutionizing digital healthcare, transforming everything from diagnostics and treatment to data security and smart hospital systems. Transforming Digital Healthcare with AI explores the profound impact of AI, data science, and smart technologies in shaping the future of healthcare. This book delves into cutting-edge innovations such as quantum computing, blockchain, digital twins, and telehealth, offering insights into how these advancements are enhancing efficiency, security, and patient outcomes. Bringing together critical discussions on automation, privacy, and ethical AI, this book provides a comprehensive view of the digital healthcare landscape. Whether you're a healthcare professional, technologist, policymaker, or researcher, this essential read unpacks the opportunities, challenges, and transformative potential of AI-driven digital healthcare.
Redefining Humanity in the Age of Intelligent Machines
What does it truly mean to be human when machines compose symphonies, craft poetry, and offer moral guidance? In Redefining Humanity in the Age of Intelligent Machines, readers journey through the profound shifts reshaping human identity and purpose in our increasingly AI-driven world. From historical beliefs about human uniqueness to today's astonishing AI breakthroughs, this book challenges long-held assumptions of human exceptionalism. Provocative yet accessible, it explores art, ethics, empathy, and consciousness as it reimagines what our future looks like when machines not only match-but surpass-human capabilities. Prepare to question your deepest beliefs and embrace a thoughtful, inspiring vision for coexistence in the era of intelligent machines.
Research on Fuzzy Logic and Mathematics with Applications II
This Special Issue deals with the uncertainty of information in real-world problems and use cases. It is now well-known that fuzzy set theory is a suitable theory in this regard. This theory is a valuable conceptual tool for handling vague concepts and sets forth a unifying framework for modeling various types of information. The motivation and the goal of this Special Issue is to bring together researchers contributing to this exciting field of research and also inspire interested readers and researchers alike to develop effective tools to deal with imprecise and uncertain environments.
Experiments and Simulations of Superalloys
This Special Issue presents the latest advances in the design, processing, and performance evaluation of Ni-based superalloys. The presented articles highlight key aspects such as microstructural evolution, high-temperature tensile behavior, low-cycle fatigue, and the effects of alloying and processing on mechanical properties. Covering both single-crystal and directionally solidified superalloys, the contributions provide insights into γ/γ′ phase interactions, deformation mechanisms, and phase stability. This compilation can serve as a valuable reference for researchers and engineers working on high-performance alloys for turbine, aerospace, and power-generation applications.
Principia Intellegentia
Principia Intellegentia makes the case for considering the phenomenon of intelligence in humans to be entirely bound up with their individual ability to earn. It dose this by setting out a high-level description of how humans learn, and then showing how this description for many aspects of the human condition. In addition, Principia Intellegentia makes the case for applying this same description to the design of learning algorithms for automated computing machines, thereby addressing the greatest intellectual challenge of our age: the quest for artificial intelligence.This book is a scientific monograph that describes original contributions to a wide variety of fields including neuroscience, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and the philosophy of science. However, it has been written in a style that makes it accessible to the intelligent mom-expert, such that it may be classified as 'popular science'. This combination invites comparison with great works of mass appel such as The Origin of species, The Golden Bought and The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.
The Game Designer's Workbook
Hands-on tools, exercises, walkthroughs, and resources for new game designers. All you need is a pencil! In The Game Designer's Workbook, two experienced game designers, Bobby Lockhart and Eric Lang, walk you through design tips and exercises you can apply immediately to take your next game to the next level. The authors draw on decades of combined experience in game design, helping you ideate, storyboard, create fun and challenging levels, and more. The book is structured as a set of practical exercises and examples to give budding game designers hands-on experience with the nuts and bolts of designing games. Equipped only with a pencil, you can level-up your skills in critical areas of game design. While you're free to use a computer, a pair of dice, or to team up with a group of friends, The Game Designer's Workbook lets you develop your skills whenever you've got something to write with and 10 minutes of spare time. The book includes reflection sections that allow you to think deeply about your future game design practice, challenges that prompt you to modify and improve an existing game, break down games into their component parts to better understand their inner workings, and discussions of concepts common to all sorts of games. You'll also find: A link to a companion website that includes additional resources, like printable resources, extra dot grid pages, papercraft exercises, random number generators, and scaffolded work pages Explanations of cross-disciplinary skills useful for any aspiring game designers Stand-alone chapters you can tackle beginning-to-end or one at a time The Game Designer's Workbook is an essential toolkit for aspiring and beginning game designers, as well as anyone interested in games and game design.
Hacking for Dummies
Think like a hacker to protect your sensitive information To safeguard your private data from prying eyes, it helps to understand how hackers do what they do. Hacking For Dummies gives you the tools you need to step into a hacker's shoes and discover the best strategies to secure your data. You won't learn how to steal your neighbors' Wi-Fi, but you will gain the skills to keep nosy hackers out of your systems and applications. With clear, jargon-free explanations, you'll learn to recognize cyberthreats and keep your information safe. This updated edition includes new content on AI, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the security implications of hybrid work. Understand the tools hackers use to steal sensitive data from individuals and businesses Discover methods of protecting your information--including improving your security, recognizing phishing scams, and more Assess your current network and cloud configurations from a hacker's perspective using proven vulnerability and penetration testing techniques Defend against AI-generated scams, lost devices, and other common threats Hacking For Dummies is for anyone looking to protect their devices from hacking--at home, at the office, or anywhere in-between.
Autonomous Minds
A book that combines a technical explanation of agentic AI with the latest practical applications In Autonomous Minds: How Agentic AI Predicts and Learns to Enable Productivity and Empowerment, technology leader Francisco Javier Campos Zabala delivers a comprehensive, first principles analysis of AI agents and their potentially transformative impact on society, business, and individual lives. The book helps non-technical readers make sense of the technological complexity of artificial intelligence and explains its current practical applications. Campos Zabala offers a clear and accessible explanation of these new technologies, walking you through practical frameworks for implementing AI agents in business and personal contexts. Inside the book: Expert insights from leading researchers and practitioners in AI Accessible introductions to the fundamentals of agentic AI, as well as advanced applications Hands-on guidance for professionals attempting to adapt to AI-driven change Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Autonomous Minds is an essential guide for all professionals doing their best to make sense of new agentic AI technologies.
Futuristic Brave New World of Artificial Intelligence
Futuristic Brave New World of Artificial Intelligence is a speculative exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping humanity's future. From daily conveniences to world-changing innovations, AI is no longer science fiction-it is a powerful force driving society into uncharted territory.Drawing on the timeless metaphor of Arabian Nights, AI is likened to a genie in a bottle: once unleashed, it grants extraordinary opportunities and transformative potential. Yet, just like the genie's gifts, this power comes with profound responsibility. Will AI elevate civilization to new heights of creativity, knowledge, and prosperity, or will it pose risks that threaten human existence itself?This thought-provoking book examines the promises and perils of AI, guiding readers through the ethical dilemmas, technological advances, and existential questions of a rapidly approaching future. Both a cautionary tale and a vision of possibility, it challenges us to imagine the society we are building-and the role we must play in shaping it.Perfect for readers fascinated by technology, futurism, philosophy, and the fate of humanity in the age of intelligent machines.
Recent Progress and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics and New Medicine
This Reprint showcases cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), bioinformatics, and new medicine. It highlights recent advances and persistent challenges in leveraging AI to address complex biological and clinical problems, such as multi-omics integration, cancer discovery, single-cell analysis, and network modeling. Contributions include innovative deep learning methods, data mining approaches, and computational tools designed to decode disease mechanisms, identify risk factors, and accelerate translational medicine. By compiling high-quality studies and reviews, this Reprint provides a comprehensive resource for researchers exploring how AI-driven technologies are reshaping bioinformatics and pioneering the future of precision medicine.
Virus Is a Language
On how Generative AI and cults such as QAnon spread digitally and culturally follow the same rules as biological viruses. Viruses can be biological, digital, or cultural. All share basic viral properties that can be analyzed as a language (with its own principles, grammar, and vocabulary), which can help us achieve a better understanding of how they propagate and mutate. This is crucial for controlling their impact on human society. Generative AI, the Covid-19 pandemic and QAnon are the case studies. They are used to develop a full theory of Virus as a Language. The goal is to foster a conversation on viruses in various parts of society. And, in some ways, to learn to "speak" virus, so as to better think through such concepts as percentages, exponential growth, infection, immunization, mutation, agency, and extinction. The book will help concerned readers understand and navigate our strange, complex world. In particular, it offers new insights on Generative AI, COVID-19 and other pandemics to come, Facebook, QAnon, and similar phenomena that impact almost everyone.
Mastering Lisp Programming
"Mastering Lisp Programming: From Basics to Expert Proficiency" is an authoritative guide designed for those who wish to delve into the world of Lisp, one of the most enduring and influential programming languages. This book comprehensively covers the essentials of Lisp, starting from basic syntax and semantics to more advanced topics such as macros, meta-programming, and interfacing with external libraries. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to build on the knowledge of the previous ones, ensuring a smooth and coherent learning progression for both beginners and experienced programmers. The book not only provides theoretical understanding but also emphasizes practical application, offering numerous examples, exercises, and best practices. Readers will gain a deep appreciation for Lisp's powerful features and elegant paradigms, and learn to write code that is both efficient and expressive. Whether you are aiming to solve complex problems, explore functional programming, or simply expand your programming horizons, "Mastering Lisp Programming" equips you with the skills and insights needed to become proficient in this timeless language.
NX 2506 For Beginners (COLORED)
This step-by-step guide helps students, engineers, and professionals build a solid foundation in Siemens NX. Whether you are new to CAD or switching from another software, the book provides clear explanations, practical examples, and easy-to-follow instructions to get you working efficiently.It begins with the basics of the NX interface, covering the ribbon, environments, commands, and key options so you can navigate confidently. You then move into sketching, learning to create and edit 2D sketches with lines, rectangles, circles, trim, fillet, and dimensions.From there, you develop 3D parts using features such as Extrude, Revolve, Hole, and Chamfer, along with mirror and pattern tools for repetitive designs. Advanced sections introduce multi-body modeling, synchronous editing, and geometry modifications for greater design flexibility.Assembly modeling is explained through both bottom-up and top-down approaches. You will learn to add constraints, build assemblies, and create exploded views. For documentation, the book guides you through making detailed drawings with dimensions, annotations, Bills of Materials, balloons, and revision tables.You will also cover: Sheet Metal Design - create and unfold sheet metal parts, flat patterns, and drawings.Surface Design - build complex freeform surfaces and advanced shapes.NX Realize Shape - apply subdivision modeling for organic and creative designs.By the end, you will be able to design, assemble, document, and present complete projects confidently in NX 2506.
Sustainable AI
In the era of big data and even bigger machine learning models powering the current generative AI revolution, the environmental footprint of these developments can no longer be ignored. This much-needed guide confronts the challenge head-on, offering a groundbreaking exploration into making deep learning (DL) both efficient and accessible. Author Raghavendra Selvan exposes the high costs--both environmental and economic--of traditional DL methods and presents practical solutions that pave the way for a more sustainable AI. This essential read is for anyone in the machine learning field, from the academic researcher to the industry practitioner, who wants to make a meaningful impact on both their work and the world. This book enables readers to be agents of change toward a more sustainable and inclusive technological future. Learn strategies to significantly reduce the energy consumption, carbon footprint, and hardware demands of DL models Examine ways to break down barriers and foster a more inclusive future in AI development Explore strategies for cutting costs and minimizing ecological impact Learn how to balance performance with efficiency in model development Gain proficiency in cutting-edge tools that enhance the sustainability of your AI projects
TVOnline Last Public Chat Transcript
Long before social media and endless scrolls, there was TVOnline-a pioneering graphical bulletin-board system run by TVOntario on the FirstClass platform. Born of the same SoftArc innovation that sprouted EduNet in 1990, it brought real-time chat, email and file sharing to educators, students and activists across Ontario . At its heart was a volunteer-driven community, logging in over dial-up modems to swap ideas, troubleshoot software, organize events and simply hang out in virtual caf矇s.By the mid-90s the wider Internet began to eclipse traditional BBSes, but TVOnline held on, evolving with each new version of FirstClass until, after more than a decade, the analogue world finally gave way to web-based services . On the night of March 30-31, 2002, just as Ontario's spring air hinted at renewal, the last public chat flickered to life one final time-friends logging on, offering toasts, teasing each other about kernel panics and koi ponds, then bidding a bittersweet farewell as the "server" count hit zero.Now, more than two decades later, we're proud to present the book-length transcript of that final conversation. It's a time capsule of pre-Web-2.0 community spirit-a raw, unfiltered snapshot of voices from Deborah, Michael, Matt and dozens more as they marked the end of an era and wondered what would come next. Whether you lived through the clack of 2400 baud modems or are only discovering the magic now, this volume captures the laughter, the laments, and the very human connections that once defined Ontario's most vibrant online neighborhood. And as TVO itself shifted toward fully digital learning in 2002-a year when it took on new responsibilities in distance education -this transcript stands as a monument to the playful, passionate community that thrived before the dawn of today's Internet.Participants: Deborah Azoulay, Michael Helms, Matt Charlton, Mike Lucas, Ted Brunt, Brian Elston, Carol Biberstein, Rob&Tracy Wells, George Nassas, Laura Cooper, Phil Lewin, Julie Weatherbee, marc bishop, Martin Ahermaa, Lynda Chiotti, Daphne Goold, Jackie Crawford, OL-Joanne Souaid, Andrew P. Lewin, Renaud Joubert, Eduardo Valdez, Steve Davenport, David McLachlan, Don Presant, Gobie Mahalin, Ralph Chou, George Geist, Vinu Bhagwandeen, N M. Keogh, Justin Swift, Administrator, SantaHaslock, canadiandrums314, Alfredo Chow, Jacob Courtade, Andrew Lewin, Luis Tolentino, Luis Tolentino Jr., Victor, Michael J. Helms, Matthew Charlton, Madison Charlton, hellkeepers.
Learning Lua
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of Lua scripting? Whether you're a teacher preparing to lead a class on software utilizing Lua like Roblox, Solar2D, NeoVIM, or Defold, an aspiring game developer aiming to create captivating games for Roblox or similar platforms, a newcomer in need of a friendly and accessible reference to programming in Lua, or a student eager to learn the ins and outs of this versatile language - our eTextbook, "Learning Lua," has you covered!What sets "Learning Lua" apart is its gentle and approachable introduction to the Lua scripting language. We've deliberately minimized the use of intimidating "programmer-speak" to ensure an enjoyable learning experience for those new to programming. Dive into the beginner section, where we cover fundamental topics such as variables, string variables, mathematics, the math library, functions, decisions, and loops. With clear explanations and practical examples, you'll grasp these concepts in no time!For the more seasoned learners, our intermediate section delves into more complex topics, including the Input/Output Library, tables, pairs, iPairs, closure, OS Library, modules, and recursion. Gain the expertise you need to tackle real-world projects confidently.But that's not all; our Textbook doesn't stop at intermediate levels. For those eager to master Lua, the advanced section awaits, exploring challenging subjects like objects, metatables, and metamethods. Embrace the power of Lua and elevate your programming prowess!
The Emergent Mind
A "deeply stimulating and disarmingly accessible" (Robert Sapolsky, author of Determined) journey into the inner workings of human and artificial minds When we are trying to solve a problem, what happens? We find ourselves weighing arguments, or relying on intuition, then reaching a conscious decision about what to do. What is going on behind the scenes? In The Emergent Mind, Gaurav Suri and Jay McClelland show that our experience is the tip of an iceberg of brain activity that can be captured in an artificial neural network. Such networks--initially developed as models of ourselves--have become the engines of artificial neural intelligence. Suri and McClelland aren't reducing mankind to mere machines. Rather, they are showing how a data-driven neural network can create thoughts, emotions, and ideas--a mind--whether in humans or computers. The Emergent Mind provides a fascinating account of how we reach decisions, why we change our minds, and how we are affected by context and experience. Ultimately, the book gives a new answer to one of our oldest questions: Not just how do minds work, but what does it mean to be a mind at all?
Digital Dictatorship
A world without chains can still be a prison. Today's most powerful regimes-whether in Beijing, Silicon Valley, or your own city-no longer rely on brute force to ensure obedience. They rely on code, algorithms, and incentives that reshape behavior so quietly that compliance feels voluntary. This is the unsettling reality of digital authoritarianism, where freedom is exchanged for convenience and control is enforced without a single shot fired.This book exposes how algorithmic governance and surveillance capitalism critique converge to create a system that rewards predictability and punishes deviation. From China's social credit system to Western experiments in predictive policing, from corporate loyalty apps to platform moderation rules, the same logic is at work: technology becomes the new architecture of power.Designed for thoughtful readers who sense that something deeper than "privacy loss" is at stake, this book connects history, psychology, and culture to reveal how societies are being trained into compliance. It challenges the belief that democracy and dictatorship are separate technological futures, showing instead how they are converging on the same system of engineered obedience.Readers will gain: - A clear framework for recognizing when convenience disguises control; - Insight into how behavioral nudging technology normalizes submission; - An understanding of how corporate surveillance and state power reinforce each other; - Practical clarity on where resistance is still possible.
Digital Dictatorship
A world without chains can still be a prison. Today's most powerful regimes-whether in Beijing, Silicon Valley, or your own city-no longer rely on brute force to ensure obedience. They rely on code, algorithms, and incentives that reshape behavior so quietly that compliance feels voluntary. This is the unsettling reality of digital authoritarianism, where freedom is exchanged for convenience and control is enforced without a single shot fired.This book exposes how algorithmic governance and surveillance capitalism critique converge to create a system that rewards predictability and punishes deviation. From China's social credit system to Western experiments in predictive policing, from corporate loyalty apps to platform moderation rules, the same logic is at work: technology becomes the new architecture of power.Designed for thoughtful readers who sense that something deeper than "privacy loss" is at stake, this book connects history, psychology, and culture to reveal how societies are being trained into compliance. It challenges the belief that democracy and dictatorship are separate technological futures, showing instead how they are converging on the same system of engineered obedience.Readers will gain: - A clear framework for recognizing when convenience disguises control; - Insight into how behavioral nudging technology normalizes submission; - An understanding of how corporate surveillance and state power reinforce each other; - Practical clarity on where resistance is still possible.
Wars Without Flags
War no longer wears a uniform. From the battlefields of Ukraine to the deserts of Africa and the networks of cyberspace, power is being fought over in ways most of the world barely sees. Militias, private armies, and cyber mercenaries are replacing traditional forces, while AI warfare and disinformation reshape the very idea of sovereignty. Violence has become deniable, outsourced, and profitable-a shadow marketplace of force where loyalty is bought and borders are irrelevant.This book pulls back the curtain on the world of proxy warfare, exposing how private military companies, hacker-for-hire groups, and autonomous weapons are redrawing the global map. Drawing on gripping case studies from today's conflicts, it explains why governments outsource war, how militias gain legitimacy, and what happens when algorithms make life-and-death decisions.For readers of geopolitics, security, technology, or current affairs, this is an urgent and accessible guide to the new face of conflict. Whether you are curious about the Wagner Group, anxious about autonomous weapons ethics, or seeking to understand the hidden forces behind gray zone conflict, this book delivers clarity where most headlines deliver noise.By the end, you'll see how these invisible wars touch business, democracy, and daily life-and why understanding them is essential to navigating the century ahead. It offers a sharper lens for interpreting world events and a deeper awareness of the risks and realities shaping tomorrow's order.This is not a distant theory of war's future. It is the inside story of the world already here-where cyber war, militia warfare, and AI-driven conflict are defining power in the twenty-first century.
Perl Programming in Easy Steps
Perl is often known as the Swiss army knife of programming languages.Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition illustrates programming basics with variables, operators, and functions before moving on to demonstrate the creation of reusable Perl modules. It then shows how Perl can read and write files on your system. Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with Perl is demonstrated next to emulate real-world object properties and behaviours.The examples in Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition demonstrate how to store and retrieve data with the SQLite database module that is often bundled alongside the standard Perl library. The book then moves on to illustrate how Perl is used for server-side CGI scripting on the internet. A final example brings together Perl for CGI and SQLite to create an online shop.Perl Programming in easy steps, 2nd edition has an easy-to-follow style that will appeal to: Anyone who wants begin programming in Perl.Programmers looking to extend their skillset. Students who are studying programming at school or college. Those seeking a career in software development. This book makes no assumption that you have previous knowledge of any programming language, so is suitable for a beginner or a programming guru.
