Apple iWork for Beginners
How to Master iWork Suite, Pages, Numbers and Keynote Even as a Non-Tech-Savvy!Here's the deal... On average most people use less than 5% of programs' full potential at any given time.I can't tell you enough how many people I see not just struggling to use a program like Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and others, but also... wasting so much time doing things that should take minutes and even seconds instead of hours and days.For this exact reason, I created this amazing, in-depth book BUNDLE - to help you master these programs in no time, even if you don't have any experience.Here is what's inside: BOOK #1: PAGESBOOK #2: NUMBERSBOOK #3: KEYNOTEIn this bundle you will quickly learn: - Ins and Outs of each program- How to learn the fundamentals fast and use main functions effectively- Different kinds of shortcuts and tips for smart use and speed- Differences between them and when you should choose which program for a specific task- Unique elements and functions you have to be aware of but probably have never used- So much more!And even if you don't have any experience whatsoever, or just bought your Apple device a few days ago and now you are wondering what the best and simplest way to master iWork Suite is, this book is for you!Get Your Copy Today and Become an iWork Suite Expert!
Modern Statistics
This innovative textbook presents material for a course on modern statistics that incorporates Python as a pedagogical and practical resource. Drawing on many years of teaching and conducting research in various applied and industrial settings, the authors have carefully tailored the text to provide an ideal balance of theory and practical applications. Numerous examples and case studies are incorporated throughout, and comprehensive Python applications are illustrated in detail. A custom Python package is available for download, allowing students to reproduce these examples and explore others.The first chapters of the text focus on analyzing variability, probability models, and distribution functions. Next, the authors introduce statistical inference and bootstrapping, and variability in several dimensions and regression models. The text then goes on to cover sampling for estimation of finite population quantities and time series analysis and prediction, concluding with two chapters on modern data analytic methods. Each chapter includes exercises, data sets, and applications to supplement learning.Modern Statistics: A Computer-Based Approach with Python is intended for a one- or two-semester advanced undergraduate or graduate course. Because of the foundational nature of the text, it can be combined with any program requiring data analysis in its curriculum, such as courses on data science, industrial statistics, physical and social sciences, and engineering. Researchers, practitioners, and data scientists will also find it to be a useful resource with the numerous applications and case studies that are included. A second, closely related textbook is titled Industrial Statistics: A Computer-Based Approach with Python. It covers topics such as statistical process control, including multivariate methods, the design of experiments, including computerexperiments and reliability methods, including Bayesian reliability. These texts can be used independently or for consecutive courses.The mistat Python package can be accessed at https: //gedeck.github.io/mistat-code-solutions/ModernStatistics/"In this book on Modern Statistics, the last two chapters on modern analytic methods contain what is very popular at the moment, especially in Machine Learning, such as classifiers, clustering methods and text analytics. But I also appreciate the previous chapters since I believe that people using machine learning methods should be aware that they rely heavily on statistical ones. I very much appreciate the many worked out cases, based on the longstanding experience of the authors. They are very useful to better understand, and then apply, the methods presented in the book. The use of Python corresponds to the best programming experience nowadays. For all these reasons, I thinkthe book has also a brilliant and impactful future and I commend the authors for that."Professor Fabrizio RuggeriResearch Director at the National Research Council, ItalyPresident of the International Society for Business and Industrial Statistics (ISBIS)Editor-in-Chief of Applied Stochastic Models in Business and Industry (ASMBI)
How Not To F*ck Up A CRM System
In the book "How Not To F*CK Up A CRM System," I share real-life stories and offer invaluable insights to help you create a successful CRM implementation. One key focus is satisfying people and ensuring their contributions to the system are effortless while providing them significant value in return. The goal is to establish a process that minimizes the data entry burden, making it far outweigh the benefits they receive from the system. It is even better if their specific contributions can directly correlate with increased business value, such as generating more sales, accelerating business development, and boosting personal commission.Throughout the book, I dispel the myth of finding a silver bullet solution that magically makes everyone happy. The truth is, there is no perfect company to install and operate the CRM system. The idea of an ideal installation partner is also just a myth. And most importantly, you will never have a perfect set of users. Instead, you will encounter a diverse mix of individuals, ranging from those eager to help, understanding, and committed individuals to those who are time-stretched, unenthusiastic, overwhelmed, or even obstructive.To navigate these challenges, the book emphasizes the need to change your behavior and set realistic goals and expectations for system usage and the corresponding value you expect to achieve. It is crucial to adapt to and manage the different attitudes and behaviors of the users, ensuring they understand the benefits of the CRM system and fostering a collaborative environment.Drawing on real-world case studies, "How Not To F*CK Up A CRM System" provides you with practical guidance and insights into scenarios that other organizations have faced. By learning from their experiences, you can make better choices for your own company, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure a successful CRM implementation that drives meaningful business outcomes.In summary, this book serves as a mentor, offering practical advice and wisdom garnered from extensive hands-on experience. It highlights the importance of focusing on user satisfaction, dispelling myths, adapting behavior, setting realistic goals, and leveraging real-world case studies to guide you through the challenges of implementing a CRM system.
Accelerating Unity Through Automation
Building games with Unity is hard enough without having to stand up and go and make a coffee each time you want to just build your project or find out days/weeks down the line that some change you made while building your dream has incurred a debt that means your project cannot be built for one of your target platforms without a lot of rework.Through automation, many of these hardships can be detected early and free up time and stress by monitoring your project as it is being created, identify risks and issues as you write the code, and free up your machine while lengthy build processes are running. The change might be hard, but once setup, it will give you peace of mind that everything you create will run, updates will be automatically managed, and your players are less likely to be drafting one-star reviews on your next publication.What You Will Learn- Build the automation of your dreams to accelerate your project-Get detailed examples for generating workflows tailored to your needs- Learn to save time and money by having a backend work for youWho Is This Book ForDevelopers having experience with Unity and interested in learning about (with no foreknowledge in) automation will greatly benefit from this book.
Computer Vision Systems
This volume LNCS 14253 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference, ICVS 2023, in Vienna, Austria, in September 2023.. The 37 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. The conference focuses on Humans and Hands; Medical and Health Care; Farming and Forestry; Automation and Manufacturing; Mobile Robotics and Autonomous Systems; and Performance and Robustness.
Beginner’s Guide to Unity Shader Graph
Discover how shaders can enhance your game and mesmerize players by making graphic gameplay elements more realistic and attractive. This book provides easy-to-follow recipes that will show you how to leverage the Unity Shader Graph to create more immersive, enjoyable games. Author ?lvaro Alda takes you through each effect step by step, so that you gain a foundational understanding of how they are created using the Shader Graph tool. Practical projects help you put what you're learning into context, from simple effects like 3D scan lines to more complicated effects such as black holes, bubble particles, water, and even interactive snow. Twelve different effects are demonstrated, to cover almost everything related to shader graph. On completing this book, you will have a thorough understanding of the Shader Graph tool and samples to replicate and continue learning from. Whether you are an indie game developer or technical artist, Beginner's Guide to Unity Shader Graph will give you the confidence to use the Shader Graph tool to create games that will keep players glued to their screens. What You Will Learn Understand the purpose and use of every node and function in Shader GraphGain a working knowledge of the mathematics needed to use the fragment and vertex shadersCreate complex effects with Shader Graph using post processing and taking full advantage of the URP of the Unity 3D engineDevelop procedural textures using mathematical nodes in Shader Graph Who Is This Book For Technical artists, indie developers, and game developers with little to no knowledge of shaders, but who have basic knowledge of Unity. As the Shader Graph in Unity is similar to other shader editors like Amplify, Blender material nodes and Unreal shaders, this book can be used as reference when working with other platforms and game engines different from Unity.
Decoding the Last of Us
"How far would I go for love? This profound question drives the visceral storytelling of The Last of Us. Love is the central theme for people like us. We find it in literature, cinema, TV series, the most extravagant reality shows and, in this case, video games. After disrupting the adventure game formula with the acclaimed Uncharted series, Naughty Dog changed its recipe in 2013 with The Last of Us, embracing the post-apocalyptic genre. Seven years later, The Last of Us Part II offered a more radical and divisive experience, but still focused on people, their motivations and their flaws. With the book Decoding The Last of Us: The Remnants of Humanity, author Nicolas Deneschau invites us to grasp all the complexity behind the design of these titles, as well as the meticulousness of their authors and development teams. He analyses the many ways The Last of Us can be read and considers the important role the diptych played in the transformation of the blockbuster video game.
AI Harmony
"'AI Harmony' provides much needed nomenclature and tangible examples that bring the value of rules-based programming and deep learning into real-world context. Attempting to simplify the far-reaching impact that AI is having (and will continue to have) on the world is no easy feat; Brad manages to capture the art and science of the AI revolution with quick wit, and a deep sense of care for humanity."- Jerrod Howlett, Principal Analytics and Data Science, YouTube"An enlightening journey through the intricacies of AI's evolution, this book masterfully navigates the past, present, and future of artificial intelligence. It's a must-read for both enthusiasts and newcomers to the field."- Dan Hoevel, Director of Fundraising and Investor Relations, Silver Lake"This book helps making sense of how the field of AI has emerged from narrow technical applications to where it stands today. I very much appreciate its freshness and writing style"- Christian Terwiesch, Wharton School Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions"AI Harmony" delves into the transformative power and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) in today's world. The book distinguishes between rules-based programming and deep learning, highlighting the importance of high-quality data for training deep learning models. It explores the challenges of understanding and controlling AI systems, and offers case studies illustrating their practical applications. The book also discusses the use of AI in self-driving cars and its implications for future transportation. Addressing common fears about AI domination, it emphasizes the need for embracing AI and integrating it into our society while focusing on human strengths and implementing policies to mitigate economic disruption.Learn more about this author at BradFlaugher(dot)com. Ingramv2
Applications of Medical Artificial Intelligence
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the first International Workshop on Applications of Medical Artificial Intelligence, AMAI 2023, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2023, in Vancouver, Canada in October 2023. The book includes 17 papers which were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 full-length submissions.The AMAI 2023 workshop created a forum to bring together researchers, clinicians, domain experts, AI practitioners, industry representatives, and students to investigate and discuss various challenges and opportunities related to applications of medical AI.
Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics
This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Workshop on Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics, IWACIII 2023, held in Beijing, China, in November 2023.The 56 papers presented were thoroughly reviewed and selected from the 118 qualifies submissions. They are organized in the topical sections on intelligent information processing; intelligent optimization and decision-making; pattern recognition and computer vision; advanced control; multi-agent systems; robotics.
Shape in Medical Imaging
This volume comprises the proceedings of the International Workshop, ShapeMI 2023, which took place alongside MICCAI 2023 on October 8, 2023, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.The 23 selected full papers deal with all aspects of leading methods and applications for advanced shape analysis and geometric learning in medical imaging.
Advances in Visual Informatics
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Advances in Visual Informatics, IVIC 2023, held in Selangor, Malaysia in November 2023.The 51 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 101 submissions. The conference focused on 6 tracks: Modeling and Simulation, Mixed Reality and HCI, Systems Integration and IoT, Cybersecurity, Energy Informatics and Intelligent Data Analytics.
Citizen Privacy Framework
This book presents the concept of a fuzzy-based recommender system for user account privacy settings that can be used for citizen participation on online political platforms. The elaborated components are exemplarily based on the needs of a political platform implemented during the presidential election in Ecuador. The book readdresses the issue of privacy paradox demonstrating that, indeed, users' actual decisions of being private in most cases diverge with their initial privacy intentions. The two concepts presented in the book - the citizen privacy profile framework and the prototype fuzzy-based privacy settings recommender system - can be adapted by different organizations such as government institutions, NGOs, or private online service providers to meet their specific needs. The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the areas of usage modeling, privacy, system design, and for service providers in eDemocracy.
How to Succeed as a GIS Rebel
Get up to speed quickly on the core topics and career paths that open source GIS has to offer.What is Open Source GIS?Are you new to open source software and how it can be applied to GIS? Avoid the guesswork and learn from the decades of experience that Mark brings to the table in How to Succeed as a GIS Rebel. This new book is definitely a departure from the typical Locate Press technical focus but is still very much geared toward the technical concepts of geospatial topics. Instead, Mark leads you through the common concepts of GIS, how he discovered open source GIS, and how he took the initiative to apply it to his career and professional development.The Technology & the SkillsSo many books only talk about the technology of GIS, this one looks at the more personal side of the equation. How do you build knowledge without experience? By learning from the mistakes of others and adopting new tools and techniques.Mark's been through a lot and is ready to help show any willing Padawan the way. This includes learning the terminology, processes, and workflows for success. And not only for getting stuff done, but looking ahead to building a set of tools and skills that can be your lifelong toolkit.He explains it clearly and succinctly in an informal, conversational style that is approachable and down to earth.Join the RebellionAt nearly 300 pages, it is not for the faint of heart - this book shines a light into the dark corners of the industry, GIS education, and the importance of software licensing to either encouraging your growth or stifling your abilities. Will you take control of your career or let others define it for you? As you'll see, the chapter outline below covers it all, in a timeline matching the typical GIS analyst moving through two and a half decades of development.
Image and Graphics
The five-volume set LNCS 14355, 14356, 14357, 14358 and 14359 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Image and Graphics, ICIG 2023, held in Nanjing, China, during September 22-24, 2023.The 166 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 409 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: computer vision and pattern recognition; computer graphics and visualization; compression, transmission, retrieval; artificial intelligence; biological and medical image processing; color and multispectral processing; computational imaging; multi-view and stereoscopic processing; multimedia security; surveillance and remote sensing, and virtual reality.The ICIG 2023 is a biennial conference that focuses on innovative technologies of image, video and graphics processing and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. It will feature world-classplenary speakers, exhibits, and high-quality peer reviewed oral and poster presentations.
Image and Graphics
The five-volume set LNCS 14355, 14356, 14357, 14358 and 14359 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Image and Graphics, ICIG 2023, held in Nanjing, China, during September 22-24, 2023.The 166 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 409 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: computer vision and pattern recognition; computer graphics and visualization; compression, transmission, retrieval; artificial intelligence; biological and medical image processing; color and multispectral processing; computational imaging; multi-view and stereoscopic processing; multimedia security; surveillance and remote sensing, and virtual reality.The ICIG 2023 is a biennial conference that focuses on innovative technologies of image, video and graphics processing and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. It will feature world-classplenary speakers, exhibits, and high-quality peer reviewed oral and poster presentations.
Image and Graphics
The five-volume set LNCS 14355, 14356, 14357, 14358 and 14359 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Image and Graphics, ICIG 2023, held in Nanjing, China, during September 22-24, 2023.The 166 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 409 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: computer vision and pattern recognition; computer graphics and visualization; compression, transmission, retrieval; artificial intelligence; biological and medical image processing; color and multispectral processing; computational imaging; multi-view and stereoscopic processing; multimedia security; surveillance and remote sensing, and virtual reality.The ICIG 2023 is a biennial conference that focuses on innovative technologies of image, video and graphics processing and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. It will feature world-classplenary speakers, exhibits, and high-quality peer reviewed oral and poster presentations.
Image and Graphics
The five-volume set LNCS 14355, 14356, 14357, 14358 and 14359 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Image and Graphics, ICIG 2023, held in Nanjing, China, during September 22-24, 2023.The 166 papers presented in the proceedings set were carefully reviewed and selected from 409 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: computer vision and pattern recognition; computer graphics and visualization; compression, transmission, retrieval; artificial intelligence; biological and medical image processing; color and multispectral processing; computational imaging; multi-view and stereoscopic processing; multimedia security; surveillance and remote sensing, and virtual reality.The ICIG 2023 is a biennial conference that focuses on innovative technologies of image, video and graphics processing and fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. It will feature world-classplenary speakers, exhibits, and high quality peer reviewed oral and poster presentations.
Recent Central Bank Digital Currency Developments in Asia and Their Implications
This publication analyzes the evolution of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) in Asia and the Pacific, assesses their potential risks and technical challenges, and shows their potential to improve cross-border payments and financial inclusion. Ahead of the launch of any large-scale Asian CBDC, it details various models and explores how Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Singapore, and Thailand are taking the lead. Outlining global developments and emerging trends, it shows why a robust digital infrastructure, strong public-private collaboration, and fintech literacy are central to ensuring CBDCs help drive the transition to a digital economy.
Autodesk Inventor 2024
The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2024: iLogic guide teaches you how to use the iLogic functionality that exists in the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2024.1 software. In this practice-intensive curriculum, you will acquire the knowledge required to use iLogic to automate Autodesk Inventor designs.In this guide, you will learn how iLogic functionality furthers the use of parameters in a model by adding an additional layer of intelligence. By setting criteria in the form of established rules, you learn how to capture design intent, enabling you to automate the design workflow to meet various design scenarios in part, assembly, and drawing files.Topics CoverediLogic functionality overviewiLogic workflow overviewReview of model and user-defined parameters and equations and their importance in iLogicUnderstanding the iLogic interface components (iLogic panel, Edit Rule dialog box, and iLogic browser)Rule creation workflow for Autodesk Inventor parts and assembliesUsing variations of conditional statements in an iLogic ruleAccessing and incorporating the various function types into an iLogic part, assembly, or drawing file ruleEvent Triggers and iTriggersCreating Forms to create a custom user interface for an iLogic rulePrerequisitesAccess to the 2024 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2023).The class assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics, as taught in the Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide. The Autodesk Inventor: Advanced Part and Assembly Modeling guides are also highly recommended.No programming knowledge is required to use the basic iLogic functions, but programming experience can be an asset when using advanced functions.
Management and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures
Management and Engineering of Critical Infrastructures focuses on two important aspects of CIS, management and engineering. The book provides an ontological foundation for the models and methods needed to design a set of systems, networks and assets that are essential for a society's functioning, and for ensuring the security, safety and economy of a nation. Various examples in agriculture, the water supply, public health, transportation, security services, electricity generation, telecommunication, and financial services can be used to substantiate dangers. Disruptions of CIS can have serious cascading consequences that would stop society from functioning properly and result in loss of life. Malicious software (a.k.a., malware), for example, can disrupt the distribution of electricity across a region, which in turn can lead to the forced shutdown of communication, health and financial sectors. Subsequently, proper engineering and management are important to anticipate possible risks and threats and provide resilient CIS. Although the problem of CIS has been broadly acknowledged and discussed, to date, no unifying theory nor systematic design methods, techniques and tools exist for such CIS.
Business Intelligence Career Master Plan
Learn the foundations of business intelligence, sector trade-offs, organizational structures, and technology stacks while mastering coursework, certifications, and interview success strategiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Identify promising job opportunities and ideal entry point into BIBuild, design, implement, and maintain BI systems successfullyAce your BI interview with author's expert guidance on certifications, trainings, and coursesBook Description: Navigating the challenging path of a business intelligence career requires you to consider your expertise, interest, and skills. Business Intelligence Career Master Plan explores key skills like data modeling, visualization, warehousing, organizational structures, technology stacks, coursework, certifications, and interview advice, enabling you to make informed decisions about your BI journey.You'll start by assessing the different roles in BI and matching your skills and career with the tech stack. You'll then learn to build taxonomy and a data story using visualization types. Additionally, you'll explore the fundamentals of programming, frontend development, backend development, software development lifecycle, and project management, giving you a broad view of the end-to-end BI process. With the help of the author's expert advice, you'll be able to identify what subjects and areas of study are crucial and would add significant value to your skillset.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to make an informed decision on which of the myriad paths to choose in your business intelligence journey based on your skillset and interests.What You Will Learn: Understand BI roles, roadmap, and technology stackAccelerate your career and land your first job in the BI industryBuild the taxonomy of various data sources for your organizationUse the AdventureWorks database and PowerBI to build a robust data modelCreate compelling data stories using data visualizationAutomate, templatize, standardize, and monitor systems for productivityWho this book is for: This book is for BI developers and business analysts who are passionate about data and are looking to advance their proficiency and career in business intelligence. While foundational knowledge of tools like Microsoft Excel is required, having a working knowledge of SQL, Python, Tableau, and major cloud providers such as AWS or GCP will be beneficial.
Intelligent Support for Computer Science Education
Intelligent Support for Computer Science Education presents the authors' research journey into the effectiveness of human tutoring, with the goal of developing educational technology that can be used to improve introductory Computer Science education at the undergraduate level.
Modern Data Architecture on AWS
Discover all the essential design and architectural patterns in one place to help you rapidly build and deploy your modern data platform using AWS servicesKey FeaturesLearn to build modern data platforms on AWS using data lakes and purpose-built data servicesUncover methods of applying security and governance across your data platform built on AWSFind out how to operationalize and optimize your data platform on AWSPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionMany IT leaders and professionals are adept at extracting data from a particular type of database and deriving value from it. However, designing and implementing an enterprise-wide holistic data platform with purpose-built data services, all seamlessly working in tandem with the least amount of manual intervention, still poses a challenge.This book will help you explore end-to-end solutions to common data, analytics, and AI/ML use cases by leveraging AWS services. The chapters systematically take you through all the building blocks of a modern data platform, including data lakes, data warehouses, data ingestion patterns, data consumption patterns, data governance, and AI/ML patterns. Using real-world use cases, each chapter highlights the features and functionalities of numerous AWS services to enable you to create a scalable, flexible, performant, and cost-effective modern data platform.By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with all the necessary architectural patterns and be able to apply this knowledge to efficiently build a modern data platform for your organization using AWS services.What you will learnFamiliarize yourself with the building blocks of modern data architecture on AWSDiscover how to create an end-to-end data platform on AWSDesign data architectures for your own use cases using AWS servicesIngest data from disparate sources into target data stores on AWSBuild data pipelines, data sharing mechanisms, and data consumption patterns using AWS servicesFind out how to implement data governance using AWS servicesWho this book is forThis book is for data architects, data engineers, and professionals creating data platforms. The book's use case-driven approach helps you conceptualize possible solutions to specific use cases, while also providing you with design patterns to build data platforms for any organization. It's beneficial for technical leaders and decision makers to understand their organization's data architecture and how each platform component serves business needs. A basic understanding of data & analytics architectures and systems is desirable along with beginner's level understanding of AWS Cloud.Table of ContentsModern Data Architecture on AWSScalable Data LakesBatch Data IngestionStreaming Data IngestionData ProcessingInteractive AnalyticsData WarehousingData SharingData FederationPredictive AnalyticsGenerative AIOperational AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceData GovernanceData MeshPerformant and Cost-effective Data PlatformAutomate, Operationalize and Monetize
The Applied Genomic Epidemiology Handbook
The Applied Genomic Epidemiology Handbook: A Practical Guide to Leveraging Pathogen Genomic Data in Public Health provides rationale, theory, and implementation guidance to help public health practitioners incorporate pathogen genomic data analysis into their investigations. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, viral whole genome sequences were generated, analyzed, and shared at an unprecedented scale. This wealth of data posed both tremendous opportunities and challenges; the data could be used to support varied parts of the public health response but could be hard for much of the public health workforce to analyze and interpret, given a historical lack of experience working with pathogen genomic data.This book addresses that gap. Structured into eight wide-ranging chapters, this book describes how the overlapping timescales of pathogen evolution and infection transmission enable exploration of epidemiologic dynamics from pathogen sequence data. Different approaches to sampling and genomic data inclusion are presented for different types of epidemiologic investigations. To support epidemiologists in diving into pathogen genomic data analysis, this book also introduces the analytic tools and approaches that are readily used in public health departments and presents case studies to show step-by-step how genomic data are used and evaluated in disease investigations.Despite the breadth of scientific literature that uses pathogen genomic data to investigate disease dynamics, there remains little practical guidance to help applied epidemiologists build their ability to explore epidemiologic questions with pathogen genomic data. This handbook was written to serve as that guide. Including case studies, common methods, and software tools, this book will be of great interest to public health microbiologists or lab directors, bioinformaticians, epidemiologists, health officers, academics, as well as students working in a public health context.
Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
The two-volume set LNCS 14348 and 14139 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Workshop on Machine Learning in Medical Imaging, MLMI 2023, held in conjunction with MICCAI 2023, in Vancouver, Canada, in October 2023. The 93 full papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 139 submissions. They focus on major trends and challenges in artificial intelligence and machine learning in the medical imaging field, translating medical imaging research into clinical practice. Topics of interests included deep learning, generative adversarial learning, ensemble learning, transfer learning, multi-task learning, manifold learning, reinforcement learning, along with their applications to medical image analysis, computer-aided diagnosis, multi-modality fusion, image reconstruction, image retrieval, cellular image analysis, molecular imaging, digital pathology, etc.
Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Advanced Concepts for Intelligent Vision Systems, ACIVS 2023, held in Kumamoto, Japan, during August 2023. The 31 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 48 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: Computer Vision, Affective Computing and Human Interactions, Managing the Biodiversity, Robotics and Drones, Machine Learning.
The Power of Geometric Algebra Computing
Geometric Algebra is a very powerful mathematical system for an easy and intuitive treatment of geometry, but the community working with it is still very small. The main goal of this book is to close this gap from a computing perspective in presenting the power of Geometric Algebra Computing for engineering applications and quantum computing.The Power of Geometric Algebra Computing is based on GAALOPWeb, a new user-friendly, web-based tool for the generation of optimized code for different programming languages as well as for the visualization of Geometric Algebra algorithms for a wide range of engineering applications.Key Features: Introduces a new web-based optimizer for Geometric Algebra algorithms Supports many programming languages as well as hardware Covers the advantages of high-dimensional algebras Includes geometrically intuitive support of quantum computing This book includes applications from the fields of computer graphics, robotics and quantum computing and will help students, engineers and researchers interested in really computing with Geometric Algebra.
Management Science using Excel
A practical guide to using Excel for decision making, forecasting, optimization, and moreDESCRIPTION This book on management science serves as a valuable resource for enhancing problem-solving and decision-making skills across various domains, including organizations and business. By reading this book, you will acquire the ability to tackle complex decisions that would otherwise be challenging. The book covers a wide array of techniques, such as profit and performance maximization, Return on Investment (ROI) optimization, as well as cost, time, and risk minimization through tools like Monte Carlo simulations and sensitivity analysis.Throughout the book, you'll come across numerous real-life examples and case studies from diverse fields such as banking, finance, transportation, manufacturing, manpower assignment, scheduling, inventory management, and even food and product mix. The book demonstrates both linear and nonlinear techniques, utilizing Excel Solver for finding solutions. Once you grasp the usage of Solver, you'll be able to apply the learned tools effectively to address problems relevant to your background, experience, and preferences.What sets this book apart is its hands-on approach, leveraging Excel as the primary tool for problem-solving. Rather than relying on complex mathematical formulations and algorithms, you'll learn how to set up and solve problems in a straightforward manner using Excel.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● Learn how to set up decision making models on Excel.● Solve optimization problems in the areas of business and operations.● Harness the power of the Excel Solver add-in.● Apply Monte Carlo simulations of risky investments using Excel.● Learn how to predict future values using Excel forecasting features.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for any business or operations practitioner, regardless of their role or experience level. Whether you are an analyst, a business professional, or a student, this book can help you to improve your problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Lean Game Development
Master Lean UX and Lean Startup techniques to improve your agile game development experience beyond Scrum. This updated version of the book focuses on applying lean and agile methodologies to the game development process and features improved examples, applied techniques, and a whole new section explaining how to test a game in Unity with CI. You'll see how to define a minimum viable product (MVP) for games with Lean Canvas, allowing customers to iterate over it and collect feedback for improvement at every cycle. All of these are achieved while still using standard Agile techniques. The first part of the book explains the ideation process of a game and how lean methodologies allow developers, especially small studios, to avoid scope creep. Next, it it provides guidance on creating MVPs and using player feedback to iterate and improve games. The book then discusses continual improvement (CI) methods. A crucial part of CI is generation of Lean Canvas. LeanGame Development, Second Edition shows you how to iterate until you develop a game that satisfies developers, gamers, and your studio's financial goals.What You'll LearnStudy lean and agile methodologies to enhance the game development process Find out how to improve the way game productions define value and iterate over itApply development strategies to enrich the game development processWho This Book Is ForPeople from all sectors of the gaming industry will find the book useful in planning their project in a more iterative way, unloading the management burden on the development process and collecting feedback to improve the game content as early as possible.
Data Analytics and Visualization in Quality Analysis Using Tableau
Data Analytics and Visualization in Quality Analysis using Tableau goes beyond the existing quality statistical analysis. It helps quality practitioners perform effective quality control and analysis using Tableau, a user-friendly data analytics and visualization software. It begins with a basic introduction to quality analysis with Tableau including differentiating factors from other platforms. It is followed by a description of features and functions of quality analysis tools followed by step-by-step instructions on how to use Tableau. Further, quality analysis through Tableau based on open source data is explained based on five case studies. Lastly, it systematically describes the implementation of quality analysis through Tableau in an actual workplace via a dashboard example.Features: Describes a step-by-step method of Tableau to effectively apply data visualization techniques in quality analysis Focuses on a visualization approach for practical quality analysis Provides comprehensive coverage of quality analysis topics using state-of-the-art concepts and applications Illustrates pragmatic implementation methodology and instructions applicable to real-world and business cases Include examples of ready-to-use templates of customizable Tableau dashboards This book is aimed at professionals, graduate students and senior undergraduate students in industrial systems and quality engineering, process engineering, systems engineering, quality control, quality assurance and quality analysis.
The Art of Business Software
"The Art of Business Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Success" is an essential resource for businesses navigating the complex world of software implementation and management. This comprehensive guide offers practical insights, strategies, and best practices to empower readers to harness the power of business software and drive success.From understanding the importance of business software in the modern digital landscape to selecting the right software solutions, this book covers every aspect of the software journey. With a focus on maximizing efficiency, optimizing workflows, and ensuring data security, readers will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage software for enhanced productivity and growth.Discover proven techniques for managing software projects, handling change, and ensuring successful adoption across the organization. Explore strategies for customization, configuration, and integration to tailor software to specific business needs. Learn how to measure software performance, make informed decisions on upgrades, and effectively manage maintenance and support."The Art of Business Software" also delves into emerging trends in the industry, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and mobile applications, providing readers with insights into the future of business software.Whether you are a business owner, executive, project manager, or IT professional, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to implement, manage, and optimize business software successfully. Enhance your competitive advantage, streamline operations, and drive innovation with "The Art of Business Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Success."
Machine Learning in Medicine
Machine Learning in Medicine covers the state-of-the-art techniques of machine learning and their applications in the medical field. It presents several computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems, which have played an important role in the diagnosis of several diseases in the past decade, e.g., cancer detection, resulting in the development of several successful systems.New developments in machine learning may make it possible in the near future to develop machines that are capable of completely performing tasks that currently cannot be completed without human aid, especially in the medical field. This book covers such machines, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with different activation functions for small- to medium-size biomedical datasets, detection of abnormal activities stemming from cognitive decline, thermal dose modelling for thermal ablative cancer treatments, dermatological machine learning clinical decision support systems, artificial intelligence-powered ultrasound for diagnosis, practical challenges with possible solutions for machine learning in medical imaging, epilepsy diagnosis from structural MRI, Alzheimer's disease diagnosis, classification of left ventricular hypertrophy, and intelligent medical language understanding.This book will help to advance scientific research within the broad field of machine learning in the medical field. It focuses on major trends and challenges in this area and presents work aimed at identifying new techniques and their use in biomedical analysis, including extensive references at the end of each chapter.
AutoCAD Electrical 2024
The AutoCAD(R) Electrical 2024: Fundamentals with NFPA Standards guide is designed for those using AutoCAD(R) Electrical 2024 with a Windows operating system. This guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. The AutoCAD Electrical 2024: Fundamentals with NFPA Standards guide covers the indispensable core topics for working with the AutoCAD Electrical software. In this guide, you will learn how to use many of the powerful electrical drawing creation tools in the AutoCAD Electrical software. You will create schematic drawings (ladder logic and point to point), panel drawings, and PLC-I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. In addition, you are introduced to methods of customizing AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases. Other topics covered include titleblock linking, reporting tools, templates, and project files. Topics CoveredUnderstanding project filesCreating and editing schematic and panel drawingsWorking with PLC symbolsCreating custom symbolsGenerating reports PrerequisitesAccess to the 2024.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2023).
Automate It with Zapier and Generative AI - Second Edition
Strategize and create automated business workflows with Zapier, including AI-integrated functionalities such as the ChatGPT plugin and the OpenAI integration, to minimize repetitive tasks without using codeKey Features: Discover the newest Zapier features including OpenAI integration and the ChatGPT pluginExplore expert tips and real-life examples to connect 6000+ business apps and automate tasks with ZapierLearn how to manage your account effectively and troubleshoot problems with your ZapsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Organizations experience significant issues with productivity when dealing with manual and repetitive tasks. Automate it with Zapier and Generative AI, second edition has been extensively revised to help you analyze your processes and identify repetitive tasks that can be automated between 6000+ cloud-based business applications.This book includes all Zapier's newest features such as AI functionality using the ChatGPT plugin, drafts, reordering and duplicating steps and paths, subfolders and version history, as well as built-in apps such as Looping, Sub-Zap, Interfaces, Tables, and Transfer. The chapters also contain examples covering various use cases sourced from the Zapier user community.You'll learn how to implement automation in your organization along with key principles and terminology, and take the first steps toward using Zapier. As you advance, you'll learn how to use Zapier's native functionality and all 27 built-in apps such as Filter, Paths, Formatter, Digest, and Scheduler to enable you to build multi-step Zaps. You'll also discover how to manage your Zapier account effectively, as well as how to troubleshoot technical problems with your workflows, and use the OpenAI integration to automate AI tasks.By the end of this book, you'll be able to automate your manual and repetitive tasks using Zapier.What You Will Learn: Think outside the box to simplify business workflows and solve productivity problemsStrategize how to optimally structure and build your workflow automation in Zapier to prevent errors and excessive task usageExplore the latest built-in apps including Transfer, Interfaces, Tables, Looping, Sub-Zap, and the ChatGPT pluginDiscover how to use AI-integrated apps and features with automationCreate complex multi-step Zaps using logic, formatting, and calculationsEffectively manage your account and troubleshoot problems with your ZapsWho this book is for: This book is for business owners, operations managers, teams in micro, small, or medium-sized businesses looking at automating repetitive tasks & increasing their productivity using Zapier and AI-integrated features. Service providers offering digital process improvement, systemization, and automation services to their clients such as solutions architects, process consultants, business analysts, virtual assistants, CRM consultants, OBMs, bookkeepers & accountants will find this book extremely useful. Suitable for new and experienced Zapier users.
Game AI Uncovered
Game AI Uncovered: Volume One kicks off a brand-new series of books that focus on the development of artificial intelligence in video games. This volume brings together the collected wisdom, ideas, tricks, and cutting-edge techniques from 20 of the top game AI professionals and researchers from around the world.The techniques discussed in these pages cover the underlying development of a wide array of published titles, including Hood: Outlaws and Legends, The Escapists 2, Sackboy: A Big Adventure, Call of Duty: Strike Team, GTI+ Club, Split/Second, Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed, Luna Abyss, Medal of Honor Heroes I & II, Age of Empires IV, Watch Dogs, Battlefield 2042, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville, Dead Space, and more.Contained within this volume are overviews and insight covering a host of different areas within game AI, including situational awareness, pathfinding, tethering, squad behaviours, coordination, auto-generating navigation link data, fluid movement, combining behaviour and animation systems, pedal control for cars, tactical positioning, level of detail, infinite axis utility systems, hierarchical state machines, bots for testing, reactive behaviour trees, and more.Beginners to the area of game AI, along with professional developers, will find a wealth of knowledge that will not only help in the development of your own games but will also spark ideas for new approaches.This volume includes chapters written by Andy Brown, Dr Allan Bruce, Richard Bull, Laurent Couvidou, Steven Dalton, Michele Ermacora, Jonas Gillberg, Dale Green, Johan Holthausen, Dr Aitor Santamar穩a Ibirika, Dr Nic Melder, Sarat Rallabandi, Bruno Rebaque, John Reynolds, Paul Roberts, David Rogers, Andrea Schiel, Huw Talliss, Dr Tommy Thompson, and David Wooldridge.
Breakout
Atari 8-bit computers are the first machines that truly bridged the divide between video game players and home computer enthusiasts. The Atari 400 and 800 signaled the start of a new era in computing. Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined a Generation is the first book to cover what made Atari's groundbreaking computer line great: its excellent graphics and sound, flexible programming environment, and wide support from the burgeoning home computer community.For those of us coming of gaming age in the 80s, Atari games were simply amazing-and you'll find out what made over 100 titles so much fun to play. Breakout also explores the Atari 8-bit platform as it stands today, with a robust enthusiast and modding community, the increasing value of Atari computers and peripherals, and how to get started with one now or get your old one working again.With fully revised and updated sections on emulation, mods, and add-ons, plus new community sites, podcasts, and detailed write-ups of 170 Atari 8-bit games (60 more than before), this second edition of Breakout is a must-buy for every vintage computer or gaming enthusiast.
Game Development with Unreal Engine 5 Volume 1
Dive into the heart of game development with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), the latest revolution in creating immersive and visually stunning game worlds. Crafted to encourage your imaginative and inventive skills, Volume 1 of this two-part guide stands as a crucial tool in your journey towards developing incredible video games with UE5 and serves as a transition into the programming dimensions of game creation with C++ featured in Volume 2. Blending artistic mastery with technical prowess, you'll journey from the basics of UE5's environment to creating expansive landscapes with procedural content generation and combining materials for lifelike terrains. Discover the power of Quixel Bridge and Megascans to bring realistic textures and models into your projects, and master Nanite for rendering complex scenes with cinematic fidelity. You'll also learn to create dynamic lighting and shadow effects with Lumen, enrich your game's atmosphere with sophisticated particle systems using Niagara. Then integrate characters and adversaries into our worlds, making them come alive with interactive elements. From designing large open landscapes to implementing advanced visual effects, Game Development with UE 5, Volume 1 is your gateway to elevating the visual appeal and interactive experience of your game. What You Will Learn Sculpt vast, open worlds with UE5's advanced landscape tools and Heightmaps. Construct highly detailed environments with Nanite, achieving unparalleled visual quality without sacrificing performance. Introduce dynamic global illumination with Lumen, crafting stunning lighting and shadow effects that respond to changes in the game world in real-time. Implement Real-Time Virtual Textures to significantly enhance texture streaming efficiency in large-scale environments. Use Procedural Content Graph to populate your game worlds with dynamic, lifelike vegetation that adds depth and realism to your landscapes. Explore Niagara's powerful visual effects system to create complex and captivating effects that elevate the aesthetic appeal of your game. Who This Book Is For Game developers who want to learn how to use Unreal Engine 5 would benefit from this book.
The Art of Business Software
"The Art of Business Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Success" is an essential resource for businesses navigating the complex world of software implementation and management. This comprehensive guide offers practical insights, strategies, and best practices to empower readers to harness the power of business software and drive success.From understanding the importance of business software in the modern digital landscape to selecting the right software solutions, this book covers every aspect of the software journey. With a focus on maximizing efficiency, optimizing workflows, and ensuring data security, readers will gain a deep understanding of how to leverage software for enhanced productivity and growth.Discover proven techniques for managing software projects, handling change, and ensuring successful adoption across the organization. Explore strategies for customization, configuration, and integration to tailor software to specific business needs. Learn how to measure software performance, make informed decisions on upgrades, and effectively manage maintenance and support."The Art of Business Software" also delves into emerging trends in the industry, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and mobile applications, providing readers with insights into the future of business software.Whether you are a business owner, executive, project manager, or IT professional, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools needed to implement, manage, and optimize business software successfully. Enhance your competitive advantage, streamline operations, and drive innovation with "The Art of Business Software: A Comprehensive Guide for Success."
Computer Analysis of Images and Patterns
This volume LNCS 14184 and 14185 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 20th International Conference, CAIP 2023, in Limassol, Cyprus, in September 2023. The 54 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 67 submissions. They were organized in the following section as follows: Part I-: PAR Contest 2023; Deep Learning; Machine Learning for Image and Pattern Analysis; and Object Recognition and Segmentation. Part II: Biometrics- Human Pose Estimation- Action Recognition; Biomedical Image and Pattern Analysis; and General Vision- AI Applications.
Brainlesion: Glioma, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injuries
This two volume-set LNCS 13769 and LNCS 14092 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 8th International MICCAI Brainlesion Workshop, BrainLes 2022, as well as the Brain Tumor Segmentation (BraTS) Challenge, the Brain Tumor Sequence Registration (BraTS-Reg) Challenge, the Cross-Modality Domain Adaptation (CrossMoDA) Challenge, and the Federated Tumor Segmentation (FeTS) Challenge. These were held jointly at the Medical Image Computing for Computer Assisted Intervention Conference, MICCAI 2022, in September 2022. The 46 revised full papers presented in these volumes were selected form 65 submissions.The presented contributions describe the research of computational scientists and clinical researchers working on brain lesions - specifically glioma, multiple sclerosis, cerebral stroke, traumatic brain injuries, vestibular schwannoma, and white matter hyper-intensities of presumed vascular origin.
Stepping Into Virtual Reality
Virtual reality techniques are increasingly becoming indispensable in many areas. These areas include medicine, entertainment, architecture, education and manufacturing, with VR tools being used for testing and prototyping products at design stages, as well as for creating applications in finished products. This book looks at how to generate advanced virtual reality worlds. It covers principles, techniques, devices and mathematical foundations, beginning with basic definitions, and then moving on to the latest results from current research and exploring the social implications of these. The book looks at topics not normally covered in the literature. Very practical in its approach, the book is fully illustrated in colour and contains numerous examples, exercises and case studies. Careful reading of this textbook will allow students and practitioners alike to gain a practical understanding of virtual reality concepts, devices and possible applications.
The Game Narrative Toolbox
Learn how to create compelling game storylines. Four experienced narrative designers from different genres of game development have banded together to create this all-inclusive guide on what it's like to work as a writer and narrative designer in the video game industry. From concept to final testing, The Game Narrative Toolbox walks readers through what role a narrative designer plays on a development team and what the requirements are at every stage of development. Drawing on real experiences, authors Tobias Heussner, Toiya Kristen Finley, PhD, Ann Lemay, and Jennifer Brandes Hepler provide invaluable advice for writing compelling player-centered stories and effective dialogue trees to help readers make the switch from writing prose or screenplay to interactive. Thoroughly revised, the Second Edition includes updated content reflecting the industry's latest developments. In addition to revised and updated chapters, this new edition features two additional chapters covering more advanced topics that are applicable to the lessons learned from the original chapters. Accompanying every chapter are exercises that allow the reader to develop their own documentation, outlines, and game-dialogue samples for use in applying for industry jobs or developing independent projects.
Animation in Germany
This book provides a comprehensive account of German animation history, as well as an analysis of the current state of the industry in competition with American and cheaper international products in the face of dwindling budgets.Covering film and TV, 2D and 3D animation, the book considers how Europe has lost its domestic territory of narratives to international competitors. A connection is made between film history and contemporary history: World War I, the Weimar Republic, National Socialism, World War II, the Federal Republic and German Democratic Republic, Reunification, the European Union, Digitalization and Globalization, and a turn of eras initiated by pandemic, war and inflation.This book will be of great interest to academics, students, and professionals working and researching in the field of animation.
