Deep and Shallow
Providing an essential and unique bridge between the theories of signal processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) in music, this book provides a holistic overview of foundational ideas in music, from the physical and mathematical properties of sound to symbolic representations. Combining signals and language models in one place, this book explores how sound may be represented and manipulated by computer systems, and how our devices may come to recognize particular sonic patterns as musically meaningful or creative through the lens of information theory.Introducing popular fundamental ideas in AI at a comfortable pace, more complex discussions around implementations and implications in musical creativity are gradually incorporated as the book progresses. Each chapter is accompanied by guided programming activities designed to familiarize readers with practical implications of discussed theory, without the frustrations of free-form coding.Surveying state-of-the art methods in applications of deep neural networks to audio and sound computing, as well as offering a research perspective that suggests future challenges in music and AI research, this book appeals to both students of AI and music, as well as industry professionals in the fields of machine learning, music, and AI.
Michel Ocelot
This unique book examines the career of Michel Ocelot, from his earliest works to his latest research and productions, including an interview regarding his latest film Le Pharaon, le Sauvage et la Princesse (2022). The book highlights the director's role in the panorama of contemporary animated cinema and his relationship with the tradition, both artistic and cinematographic.The book carefully analyses the ethical and social nature of Ocelot's work to underscore the duality of the director's oeuvre, both artistic and social, using an interdisciplinary approach that blends film and aesthetic criticism with gender studies and decolonial thought. Particular attention will be given to the themes of multiculturalism, discrimination, and treatment of women, which are at the centre of many current cultural debates.The book will be of interest to an audience of experts, animation enthusiasts, and film scholars, as well as to a wider readership interested in learning about the poetics of Kirikou's father.
Linguistic analysis of the usage of emotes in Twitch Chat
Seminar paper from the year 2022 in the subject Communications - Multimedia, Internet, New Technologies, grade: 1.7, University of Bonn (IAAK), language: English, abstract: This paper aims to provide clarity and a sense of understanding of the usage of emotes in chats on the platform Twitch.tv. It can be assumed that emotes are used to either build on the meaning of the message, in terms of providing what facial expressions provide in face-to-face conversations, to indicate irony or in other ways to add meaning to the message, or as a mitigating function as illocutionary force indicators. The paper will accomplish this by first giving an oversight of previously done research related to the topic. Then it will explain how the data was collected and how it is going to be used for this paper. A summary of the results gained from processing the data will be presented before those results will be discussed. Lastly, the paper will conclude with an evaluation of the accuracy of the hypothesis. During the pandemic, the need for entertainment that was easy to come by and accessible from home was at an all-time high. Many platforms offering video on demand (VOD) services profited greatly from this newfound demand. But not only did the demand for platforms offering VOD services grow, but also the need for live entertainment. For many, the solution was the live streaming platform Twitch.
An Introduction to Computational Systems Biology
This book delivers a comprehensive and insightful account of applying mathematical modelling approaches to very large biological systems and networks--a fundamental aspect of computational systems biology. The book covers key modelling paradigms in detail, while at the same time retaining a simplicity that will appeal to those from less quantitative fields. Key Features: A hands-on approach to modelling Covers a broad spectrum of modelling, from static networks to dynamic models and constraint-based models Thoughtful exercises to test and enable understanding of concepts State-of-the-art chapters on exciting new developments, like community modelling and biological circuit design Emphasis on coding and software tools for systems biology Companion website featuring lecture videos, figure slides, codes, supplementary exercises, further reading, and appendices: https: //ramanlab.github.io/SysBioBook/ An Introduction to Computational Systems Biology: Systems-Level Modelling of Cellular Networks is highly multi-disciplinary and will appeal to biologists, engineers, computer scientists, mathematicians and others.
Transfer Learning Through Embedding Spaces
Recent progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized our everyday life. Many AI algorithms have reached human-level performance and AI agents are replacing humans in most professions. It is predicted that this trend will continue and 30% of work activities in 60% of current occupations will be automated. This success, however, is conditioned on availability of huge annotated datasets to training AI models. Data annotation is a time-consuming and expensive task which still is being performed by human workers. Learning efficiently from less data is a next step for making AI more similar to natural intelligence. Transfer learning has been suggested a remedy to relax the need for data annotation. The core idea in transfer learning is to transfer knowledge across similar tasks and use similarities and previously learned knowledge to learn more efficiently. In this book, we provide a brief background on transfer learning and then focus on the idea of transferring knowledge through intermediate embedding spaces. The idea is to couple and relate different learning through embedding spaces that encode task-level relations and similarities. We cover various machine learning scenarios and demonstrate that this idea can be used to overcome challenges of zero-shot learning, few-shot learning, domain adaptation, continual learning, lifelong learning, and collaborative learning.
The Cloud Computing Book
This latest textbook from bestselling author, Douglas E. Comer, is a class-tested book providing a comprehensive introduction to cloud computing. Focusing on concepts and principles, rather than commercial offerings by cloud providers and vendors, The Cloud Computing Book: The Future of Computing Explained gives readers a complete picture of the advantages and growth of cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, automation and orchestration, and cloud-native software design.The book explains real and virtual data center facilities, including computation (e.g., servers, hypervisors, Virtual Machines, and containers), networks (e.g., leaf-spine architecture, VLANs, and VxLAN), and storage mechanisms (e.g., SAN, NAS, and object storage). Chapters on automation and orchestration cover the conceptual organization of systems that automate software deployment and scaling. Chapters on cloud-native software cover parallelism, microservices, MapReduce, controller-based designs, and serverless computing. Although it focuses on concepts and principles, the book uses popular technologies in examples, including Docker containers and Kubernetes. Final chapters explain security in a cloud environment and the use of models to help control the complexity involved in designing software for the cloud.The text is suitable for a one-semester course for software engineers who want to understand cloud, and for IT managers moving an organization's computing to the cloud.
Marketing Automation with Mailchimp
Set up your first channel and effectively expand your outreach and customer base with Mailchimp to deliver scalable business outcomesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Learn audience management strategies to make informed decisions for your marketing channelsEmploy practical use cases for your custom business needs to implement basic and pro Mailchimp featuresCustomize Mailchimp using powerful integrations to deliver top-notch user experienceBook Description: Are you looking for an all-in-one comprehensive guide to implementing Mailchimp channels and automation for your business? Then Marketing Automation with Mailchimp can be your go-to guide. You'll start by learning common terms used in the Mailchimp environment, as well as about account setup and audience management for businesses. After that, you'll find out how to set up channels, where you'll actively interact with your contacts and begin to add new ones. Additionally, you'll gain an understanding of how to set up a consistent marketing presence in the form of emails and websites and the benefits of determining a brand identity.You'll also explore advanced Mailchimp features to optimize platform utilization using analytics, reporting, A/B and multivariate testing, the customer journey builder, and the Mailchimp e-commerce store. Toward the end, you'll discover some important shopping, payment, and CRM integrations that can be connected to your Mailchimp platform for custom business needs. With this book, you'll gain insights into real-world use cases to implement a marketing strategy to extend your existing work.By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to implement Mailchimp marketing automation seamlessly into your business to grow your customer base and revenue.What You Will Learn: Understand specific account-level settings, their purpose, and account managementExplore strategies and tools for managing inactive contacts for target marketingIntegrate Mailchimp for easy customization with a low-code options for customizationEstablish a strong marketing presence with email and websites and leverage it for e-commerce and servicesDiscover advanced reporting and analytics by turning audience information into relevant growth metricsAutomate your marketing workflows using the Mailchimp customer journey builderWho this book is for: This book is for marketing professionals or small-to-midsize business entrepreneurs looking to start a marketing journey through powerful marketing automation. To get the best from this book, you must be familiar with using web apps and have an understanding of content design. This book will help anyone who is looking to start a marketing career and wants to take hands-on ownership of building marketing and outreach strategies for the business.
Software Engineering Perspectives in Computer Game Development
Featuring contributions from leading experts in software engineering, this edited book provides a comprehensive introduction to computer game software development. It is a complex, interdisciplinary field that relies on contributions from a wide variety of disciplines including arts and humanities, behavioural sciences, business, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, etc. The book focuses on the emerging research at the intersection of game and software engineering communities. A brief history of game development is presented, which considers the shift from the development of rare games in isolated research environments in the 1950s to their ubiquitous presence in popular culture today. A summary is provided of the latest peer-reviewed research results in computer game development that have been reported at multiple levels of maturity (workshops, conferences, and journals). The core chapters of the book are devoted to sharing emerging research at the intersection of game development and software engineering. In addition, future research opportunities on new software engineering methods for games and serious educational games for software engineering education are highlighted. As an ideal reference for software engineers, developers, educators, and researchers, this book explores game development topics from software engineering and education perspectives.Key Features: Includes contributions from leading academic experts in the community Presents a current collection of emerging research at the intersection of games and software engineering Considers the interdisciplinary field from two broad perspectives: software engineering methods for game development and serious games for software engineering education Provides a snapshot of the recent literature (i.e., 2015-2020) on game development from software engineering perspectives
Microsoft Word Step by Step (Office 2021 and Microsoft 365)
The quick way to learn Microsoft Word 365 and Word 2021 for Windows! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Microsoft Word. Jump in wherever you need answers-- brisk lessons and detailed screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Create great-looking, well-organized, accessible documents to enhance communication Use headings, bookmarks, and footnotes for more intuitive access to knowledge Present complex information in diagrams and charts Illustrate concepts by using professional stock images, 3D models, icons, and screen clippings Collaborate with other Word and Word for the web users to create and edit documents in real time, tracking changes for review and automatically saving file versions Enforce security and privacy in electronic documents Quickly build tables of contents, indexes, and bibliographies Generate personalized emails, letters, labels, envelopes, directories, and catalogs from various data sources Supercharge efficiency with custom styles, themes, templates, and building blocks Look up just the tasks and lessons you need
The Pocket Mentor for Video Game Writers
Want to become a writer in the games industry? Then this is the book is for you. Award-winning game writer Anna Megill provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.The book explains in simple, clear language exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding job opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to run a writers' room, manage a team, create documentation for various project phases, and navigate studio politics.The Pocket Mentor is designed to be a just-the-facts companion to The Game Writing Guide: Get Your Dream Job and Keep It, but it stands on its own as an invaluable go-anywhere resource for beginners and seasoned pros alike.
The Pocket Mentor for Video Game Writers
Want to become a writer in the games industry? Then this is the book is for you. Award-winning game writer Anna Megill provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.The book explains in simple, clear language exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding job opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to run a writers' room, manage a team, create documentation for various project phases, and navigate studio politics.The Pocket Mentor is designed to be a just-the-facts companion to The Game Writing Guide: Get Your Dream Job and Keep It, but it stands on its own as an invaluable go-anywhere resource for beginners and seasoned pros alike.
Building Regression Models with SAS
Advance your skills in building predictive models with SAS! Building Regression Models with SAS: A Guide for Data Scientists teaches data scientists, statisticians, and other analysts who use SAS to train regression models for prediction with large, complex data. Each chapter focuses on a particular model and includes a high-level overview, followed by basic concepts, essential syntax, and examples using new procedures in both SAS/STAT and SAS Viya. By emphasizing introductory examples and interpretation of output, this book provides readers with a clear understanding of how to build the following types of models: general linear models quantile regression models logistic regression models generalized linear models generalized additive models proportional hazards regression models tree models models based on multivariate adaptive regression splines Building Regression Models with SAS is an essential guide to learning about a variety of models that provide interpretability as well as predictive performance.
Narrative Design for Mobile and Live Games
This is a comprehensive guidebook for long-term storytelling in mobile games and games-as-a-service (also known as live games). This book formalizes creative techniques of game writing and narrative design for a platform (and revenue model) that has shown drastic growth and changes over the past few years. The unique challenges of mobile games and live games are also increasingly relevant across the whole games industry. With hybrid consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, cloud gaming, and cross-platform titles, the lines between mobile and console have begun to blur. Additionally, many games now offer live support to extend player engagement.This book starts with an introduction to narrative design and the world of mobile games, followed by a deep dive into open-ended and seasonal storytelling. Besides the creative aspect of development, it covers areas of production such as documentation, collaboration, and monetization. To illustrate its solutions, it uses examples from video games and other media, specifically screenwriting for TV shows.This book will be of great interest to all game narrative and writing professionals working on mobile and live games.
Progressive Web Apps
Progressive web apps represent the next big digital opportunity: they look and feel like native apps, they work offline, and they're available to anyone-no app store required. But with that freedom and flexibility come challenging questions about how to create the most value for your users (and your bottom line). Jason Grigsby answers the what, why, and how of progressive web apps, from making the case in your organization to reaching your users in bold, new ways. Build your audience, increase revenue, and widen the web's reach-all with the power of progressive web apps.
Narrative Design for Mobile and Live Games
This is a comprehensive guidebook for long-term storytelling in mobile games and games-as-a-service (also known as live games). This book formalizes creative techniques of game writing and narrative design for a platform (and revenue model) that has shown drastic growth and changes over the past few years. The unique challenges of mobile games and live games are also increasingly relevant across the whole games industry. With hybrid consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, cloud gaming, and cross-platform titles, the lines between mobile and console have begun to blur. Additionally, many games now offer live support to extend player engagement.This book starts with an introduction to narrative design and the world of mobile games, followed by a deep dive into open-ended and seasonal storytelling. Besides the creative aspect of development, it covers areas of production such as documentation, collaboration, and monetization. To illustrate its solutions, it uses examples from video games and other media, specifically screenwriting for TV shows.This book will be of great interest to all game narrative and writing professionals working on mobile and live games.
MOTIVATIONAL SAMURAI vol.1
This book is book is dedicated to motivating people with words they can understand and feel, for along time i wanted to express my self threw my words and thanks to getting up off my backside and making it happen it's now a reality thanks and enjoy this book is dedicated to my family and you Motivational samurai by A jones
Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart, held in Lyon, France, in June 2023.The 72 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 80 submissions. The focus of the papers is on following topics: increased imaging resolutions, data explosion, sophistication of computational models and advent of AI frameworks, while new imaging modalities have emerged (e.g. combined PET-MRI, Spectral CT).
Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Sorting Methods
Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) is a generic term for all methods that help people making decisions according to their preferences, in situations where there is more than one conflicting criterion. It is a branch of operational research dealing with finding optimal results in complex scenarios including various indicators, conflicting objectives and criteria. The approach of MCDM involves decision making concerning quantitative and qualitative factors. The importance and success of MCDM are due to the fact that they have successfully dealt with different types of problematics for supporting decision makers such as choice, ranking and sorting, description. Even though, each of the different problematics in MCDM is important, Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Sorting Methods will focus on sorting approaches across a wide range of interesting techniques and research disciplines. The applications which have been and can be solved by these techniques are more and more important in current real-world decision-making problems. Therefore, the book provides a clear overview of MCDM sorting methods and the different tools which can be used to solve real-world problems by revising such tools and characterizing them according to their performance and suitability for different types of problems. The book is aimed at a broad audience including computer scientists, engineers, geography and GIS experts, business and financial management experts, environment experts, and all those professional people interested in MCDM and its applications. The book may also be useful for teaching MCDM courses in fields such as industrial management, computer science, and applied mathematics, as new developments in multi-criteria decision making.
JavaScript for Web Designers
If staring down JavaScript leaves you unsteady, take heart. Mat Marquis is at your side, offering a detailed yet approachable tour around this essential language. Make your way through plenty of practical examples, as you pick up syntax rules, the fundamentals of scripting, and how to handle data types and loops. You'll emerge clear-eyed and confident-and ready to get to work.
Python Scripting in Blender
Learn how to use Python scripts in Blender 3.3 to automate tasks, optimize your workflow, think like a 3D programmer, and start creating your tools quicklyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesDiscover ready-to-go scripts that provide a clear solution to your problemsFind out how to automate repetitive tasks in an efficient wayExtend Blender's actions and user interface with your codeBook DescriptionBlender, a powerful open source 3D software, can be extended and powered up using the Python programming language. This book teaches you how to automate laborious operations using scripts, and expand the set of available commands, graphic interfaces, tools, and event responses, which will enable you to add custom features to meet your needs and bring your creative ideas to life. The book begins by covering essential Python concepts and showing you how to create a basic add-on. You'll then gain a solid understanding of the entities that affect the look of Blender's objects such as modifiers, constraints, and materials. As you advance, you'll get to grips with the animation system in Blender and learn how to set up its behavior using Python. The examples, tools, patterns, and best practices present throughout the book will familiarize you with the Python API and build your knowledge base, along with enabling you to produce valuable code that empowers the users and is ready for publishing or production. By the end of this book, you'll be able to successfully design add-ons that integrate seamlessly with the software and its ecosystem.What you will learnUnderstand the principles of 3D and programming, and learn how they operate in BlenderBuild engaging and navigation-friendly user interfaces that integrate with the native look and feelRespect coding guidelines and deliver readable and compliant code without the loss of originalityPackage your extensions into a complete add-on, ready for installation and distributionCreate interactive tools with a direct response to the user's actionCode comfortably and safely using version controlWho this book is forThis book is for Blender users who want to expand their skills and learn scripting, technical directors looking to automate laborious tasks, and professionals and hobbyists who want to learn more about the Python architecture underlying the Blender interface. Prior experience with Blender is a prerequisite, along with a basic understanding of the Python syntax-however, the book does provide quick explanations to bridge potential gaps in your background knowledge.Table of ContentsPython's Integration with BlenderPython Entities and APIsCreating Your Add-OnsExploring Object TransformationsDesigning Graphical InterfacesStructuring Our Code and Add-OnsThe Animation SystemAnimation ModifiersAnimation DriversAdvanced and Modal OperatorsObject ModifiersRendering and Shaders
The Cultural Industry in Germany. Application of Adornos Theories to ”RTL” and its Reality-TV
Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Communications - Multimedia, Internet, New Technologies, grade: 1,3, Korea University, Seoul, course: Studies in Television Culture, language: English, abstract: This papers purpose is to analyse the genre of Reality TV and find certain patterns which help these shows to be successful. Furthermore, this article deals with one of the most known theories in terms of culture industry. The German philosopher and sociologist Adorno advocates a very pessimistic view on this phenomenon, which is applied here as vehicle to classify the private channel "RTL" and its program offerings, especially Reality TV. This paper wants to find out if his gloomy ideas became realized there. Reality TV is a hybrid genre which merges authenticity with production. As the name implies, it suggests an attempt to portray reality through the medium of television. These programs are made to overcome the scripted nature of television shows and their predetermined endings by "real people" in "real situations" which should evoke the feeling of honest. But this "reality" is only partly true.
The impact of Social Media #EndSARS Nigerian Youth Activism for Police Accountability in Nigeria
Academic Paper from the year 2022 in the subject Communications - Multimedia, Internet, New Technologies, grade: 4.50, University of Lagos (Department of Mass Communication), course: Communication studies, language: English, abstract: This article reveals how Nigerian youths reacted to the tragic shooting of a Nigerian man by agents of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), in Delta State, Nigeria. Between November 2017 and October 2020, series of vibrant online and physical protests organized under the hashtag of #EndSARS campaign was staged against the operation of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for their abuse of power which indicates police brutality in Africa's most populous country. Thus, this article examined the factors that led to the outburst of the #EndSARS protest as a strategic means for seeking police accountability, that represent the youths capacity to plan, organize, execute, assemble and persuade the Nigerian Government to act and the impact of the mass action on policing and law enforcement in Nigeria. The methodology postulated for this study consists of a qualitative analysis of tweets between September 11 and October 11, 2020.
Godot 4 Game Development Cookbook
Explore the latest features of Godot 4 using advanced techniques and recipes to create professional-grade games with increased efficiencyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Take advantage of the new Vulkan renderer and 3D physics in Godot 4 to create high-quality gamesStreamline your game development workflow with Godot's new TileMap, TileSet, and Animation Editor featuresDiscover what's changed in GDScript 2.0 and Shader additions to enhance your game development skillsBook Description: Want to transition from Godot 3 to 4? Look no further than the Godot 4 Game Development Cookbook. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to become proficient with the latest GUI, GDscript 2.0, Vulkan 2D/3D rendering, shaders, audio, physics, TileSet/TileMap, importing, sound/music, animation, and multiplayer workflows. With its detailed recipes, the book leaves no stone unturned.The Godot 4 Cookbook begins by exploring the updated graphical user interface and helps you familiarize yourself with the new features of GDscript 2.0. Next, it delves into the efficient rendering of 2D and 3D graphics using the Vulkan renderer. As it guides you in navigating the new Godot 4 platform, the book offers an in-depth understanding of shaders, including the latest enhancements to the shader language. Moreover, it covers a range of other topics, including importing from Blender, working with audio, and demystifying the new Vulkan Renderer and the physics additions for 2D and 3D. The book also shows you how the new changes to TileSet and TileMap make 2D game development easy. Advanced topics such as importing in Godot 4, adding sound and music to games, making changes in the Animation editor, and including workflows for multiplayer in Godot 4 are covered in detail.By the end of this game development book, you'll have gained a better understanding of Godot 4 and will be equipped with various powerful techniques to enhance your Godot game development efficiency.What You Will Learn: Speed up 2D game development with new TileSet and TileMap updatesImprove 2D and 3D rendering with the Vulkan RendererMaster the new animation editor in Godot 4 for advanced game developmentEnhance visuals and performance with visual shaders and the updated shader languageImport Blender blend files into Godot to optimize your workflowExplore new physics system additions for improved realism and behavior of game objectsExperience innovative features by building multiplayer games in Godot 4Who this book is for: The Godot 4 Game Development Cookbook is for seasoned game developers who want to acquire skills in creating games using a contemporary game engine. It is an invaluable resource for indie game developers and Godot developers who are familiar with Godot 3 and have some level of expertise in maneuvering the interface.
Towards Better User Studies in Computer Graphics and Vision
Most research in computer graphics and image synthesis produces outputs for human consumption. In many cases, these algorithms operate largely automatically; in other cases, interactive tools allow professionals or everyday users to author or edit images, video, textures, geometry, or animation. Online crowdsourcing platforms have made it increasingly easy to perform evaluations of algorithm outputs with survey questions like "which image is better, A or B?", leading to their proliferation in vision and graphics research papers. Results of these studies are often used as quantitative evidence in support of a paper's contributions. When conducted hastily as an afterthought, such studies can lead to an increase of uninformative, and, potentially, misleading conclusions. On the other hand, in these same communities, user research is underutilized in driving project direction and forecasting user needs and reception. Increased attention is needed in both the design and reporting of user studies in computer vision and graphics papers towards (1) improved replicability and (2) improved project direction. This monograph focusses on these aspects, and an overview of methodologies from user experience research (UXR), human-computer interaction (HCI), and applied perception to increase exposure to the available methodologies and best practices are also presented. Foundational user research methods are included, (e.g., need finding) that are presently underutilized in computer vision and graphics research, but can provide valuable project direction. Also, further pointers to the literature for readers interested in exploring other UXR methodologies are given, and broader open issues and recommendations for the research community are described.
Mastering Excel 365
Learn Excel Fast in Simple and Easy StepsMastering Excel 365 is your all-in-one, step-by-step tutorial to the latest and most powerful version of Excel from Microsoft 365 in 2023. This book contains everything you need to know to master the basics of Excel and a selection of advanced topics relevant to real-world productivity tasks you'll encounter in your job, business or home.This guide has been designed as a resource for you, whether you're an Excel beginner or an advanced user. You learn how to use specific features and in what context those features need to be used.Excel Made Easy Without the JargonThis book is concise and to the point, using clear and practical examples that you can adapt to your own needs. The aim is to show you how to perform tasks in Excel as quickly as possible without getting bogged down with the unnecessary filler text you may find in some other Excel books.Three Books in One!Mastering Excel 365 is made up of Excel 22 Basics, Excel 365 Advanced Topics, and Excel 365 Functions. Now brought together and organized as a powerful all-in-one guide. This book brings you all the powerful material in those books and more.Downloadable Practice Files for Hands-on LearningMastering Excel 365 also comes with downloadable practice files, making it easier to practice in Excel as you follow the examples in the book.This book covers Excel for Microsoft 365 (2023 version).By reading this book, you will: Master the fundamentals of Excel to create spreadsheet solutions for common Excel tasks quickly.Create basic and advanced formulas for different types of calculations.Use Excel tables to easily manage and manipulate your data.Filter, sort, and apply styles to data lists and Excel tables.Analyze your data visually with charts and sparklines.Import and use data from external sources like Access databases, CSV text files, and websites.Deploy macros to automate repetitive tasks and increase your efficiency.Create dynamic summaries of your data with pivot tables and pivot charts.Analyze different data scenarios and projections with What-If Analysis tools.Password-protect workbooks, worksheets, ranges, or even specific cells.Create formulas with over 80 of the most useful and powerful Excel functions, including modern functions like TEXTSPLIT, CHOOSEROWS, XLOOKUP, XMATCH, and FILTER.
AutoCAD Electrical 2024 Black Book
The AutoCAD Electrical 2024 Black Book, the 9th edition of AutoCAD Electrical Black book, has been updated as per the enhancements in the AutoCAD Electrical 2024. Following the same strategy as for the previous edition, the book follows a step-by-step methodology. It covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the AutoCAD Electrical. The book starts with basics of Electrical Designing, goes through all the Electrical controls related tools and discusses practical examples of electrical schematic and panel designing. Chapter on Reports makes you able to create and edit electrical component reports. We have also discussed the interoperability between Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical which is need of industry these days. Two annexures have been added to explain basic concepts of control panel designing. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 900 small and large illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial makes the understanding of users' firm and long lasting. Almost each chapter of the book has tutorials that are real world projects. Moreover, most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
AutoCAD Electrical 2024 Black Book
The AutoCAD Electrical 2024 Black Book, the 9th edition of AutoCAD Electrical Black book, has been updated as per the enhancements in the AutoCAD Electrical 2024. Following the same strategy as for the previous edition, the book follows a step-by-step methodology. It covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the AutoCAD Electrical. The book starts with basics of Electrical Designing, goes through all the Electrical controls related tools and discusses practical examples of electrical schematic and panel designing. Chapter on Reports makes you able to create and edit electrical component reports. We have also discussed the interoperability between Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Electrical which is need of industry these days. Two annexures have been added to explain basic concepts of control panel designing. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 900 small and large illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial makes the understanding of users' firm and long lasting. Almost each chapter of the book has tutorials that are real world projects. Moreover, most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
AutoCAD 2024
The AutoCAD(R) 2024: Essentials guide is designed for those using AutoCAD(R) 2024 with a Windows operating system. This guide is not designed for the AutoCAD for Mac software. The objective of AutoCAD 2024: Essentials is to enable you to create, modify, and work with a 2D drawing in the AutoCAD software. This guide covers the essential core topics for working with the AutoCAD software. The guide begins with learning the basic tools for creating and editing 2D drawings. It then continues to explore the tools used to annotate drawings by adding text, hatching, dimensions, and tables. More advanced tools, such as working with blocks and setting up layouts, are introduced to improve your efficiency with the software. Not every command or option is covered, because the intent is to show the essential tools and concepts, such as: Understanding the AutoCAD workspace and user interfaceUsing basic drawing, editing, and viewing toolsOrganizing drawing objects on layersUsing reusable symbols (blocks)Preparing a layout to be plottedAdding text, hatching, and dimensions The AutoCAD 2024: Essentials guide is not recommended for users that have completed AutoCAD 2024: Fundamentals, as the Essentials guide is part of the Fundamentals two-book set. 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 are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2023).A working knowledge of basic design/drafting procedures and terminology.A working knowledge of your operating system.
Autodesk Inventor 2024 Black Book
The Autodesk Inventor 2024 Black Book is the new and updated 5th edition of our series on Autodesk Inventor. With lots of features and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between university use of Autodesk Inventor and industrial use of Autodesk Inventor. In this edition of book, we have included the enhancements made in latest version of the software. The book covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the Autodesk Inventor. The book starts with sketching and ends at advanced topics like Mold Design, Sheetmetal, Weldment, and MBD. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 2000 small and large illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial makes the understanding of user firm and long lasting. Almost each chapter of the book has tutorials that are real world projects. Moreover, most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.ProjectProjects and exercises are provided to students for practicing on demand.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Autodesk Inventor 2024 Black Book
The Autodesk Inventor 2024 Black Book is the new and updated 5th edition of our series on Autodesk Inventor. With lots of features and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between university use of Autodesk Inventor and industrial use of Autodesk Inventor. In this edition of book, we have included the enhancements made in latest version of the software. The book covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the Autodesk Inventor. The book starts with sketching and ends at advanced topics like Mold Design, Sheetmetal, Weldment, and MBD. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 2000 small and large illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial makes the understanding of user firm and long lasting. Almost each chapter of the book has tutorials that are real world projects. Moreover, most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.ProjectProjects and exercises are provided to students for practicing on demand.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Autodesk Revit 2024 Black Book
The Autodesk Revit 2024 Black Book (Colored) is the 5th edition of our series on Autodesk Revit. This book is designed to help beginners in understanding the workflow in Revit and how simple BIM models are created. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between educational use of Autodesk Revit and industrial use of Autodesk Revit. The book covers almost all the information required by a beginner to master Autodesk Revit. The book covers Architectural Design, Structural Design, Project Management, Revit Family Components, MEP, Mass and Site Creation, Drafting, Data Management and Collaboration, Macros, Visual Scripting, and Precast. A residential building project is given in this book which revises major topics discussed throughout the book. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1080 small and large illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial makes the understanding of user firm and long lasting. Major topics of the book have tutorials that are real world projects. Also, most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Autodesk Revit 2024 Black Book
The Autodesk Revit 2024 Black Book is the 5th edition of our series on Autodesk Revit. This book is designed to help beginners in understanding the workflow in Revit and how simple BIM models are created. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between educational use of Autodesk Revit and industrial use of Autodesk Revit. The book covers almost all the information required by a beginner to master Autodesk Revit. The book covers Architectural Design, Structural Design, Project Management, Revit Family Components, MEP, Mass and Site Creation, Drafting, Data Management and Collaboration, Macros, Visual Scripting, and Precast. A residential building project is given in this book which revises major topics discussed throughout the book. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1080 small and large illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial makes the understanding of user firm and long lasting. Major topics of the book have tutorials that are real world projects. Also, most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Excel-VBA
This compact text is a powerful introduction to the Excel/VBA computing environment. The book presents some of the most useful features of Excel. First by introducing mathematical puzzles that will grab the reader's attention with the reader invited to think hard on solving those puzzles. Then, solutions are presented in a logical manner. The book goes on to describe modern and up-to-date engineering problems and their solutions. Based on many years of the authors' teaching, the book provides a practical, useful and enjoyable learning methods for readers to become expert in Excel and its application to engineering.
Mastering Excel 365
Learn Excel Fast in Simple and Easy StepsMastering Excel 365 is your all-in-one, step-by-step tutorial to the latest and most powerful version of Excel from Microsoft 365 in 2023. This book contains everything you need to know to master the basics of Excel and a selection of advanced topics relevant to real-world productivity tasks you'll encounter in your job, business or home.This guide has been designed as a resource for you, whether you're an Excel beginner or an advanced user. You learn how to use specific features and in what context those features need to be used.Excel Made Easy Without the JargonThis book is concise and to the point, using clear and practical examples that you can adapt to your own needs. The aim is to show you how to perform tasks in Excel as quickly as possible without getting bogged down with the unnecessary filler text you may find in some other Excel books.Three Books in One!Mastering Excel 365 is made up of Excel 22 Basics, Excel 365 Advanced Topics, and Excel 365 Functions. Now brought together and organized as a powerful all-in-one guide. This book brings you all the powerful material in those books and more.Downloadable Practice Files for Hands-on LearningMastering Excel 365 also comes with downloadable practice files, making it easier to practice in Excel as you follow the examples in the book.This book covers Excel for Microsoft 365 (2023 version).By reading this book, you will: Master the fundamentals of Excel to create spreadsheet solutions for common Excel tasks quickly.Create basic and advanced formulas for different types of calculations.Use Excel tables to easily manage and manipulate your data.Filter, sort, and apply styles to data lists and Excel tables.Analyze your data visually with charts and sparklines.Import and use data from external sources like Access databases, CSV text files, and websites.Deploy macros to automate repetitive tasks and increase your efficiency.Create dynamic summaries of your data with pivot tables and pivot charts.Analyze different data scenarios and projections with What-If Analysis tools.Password-protect workbooks, worksheets, ranges, or even specific cells.Create formulas with over 80 of the most useful and powerful Excel functions, including modern functions like TEXTSPLIT, CHOOSEROWS, XLOOKUP, XMATCH, and FILTER.
Peer-To-Peer File Sharing. Music and Copyright in the Internet Age
Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Communications - Multimedia, Internet, New Technologies, grade: 2,3, Humboldt-University of Berlin (Institut f羹r Musikwissenschaft und Medienwissenschaft), language: English, abstract: The objective of this paper is to take a closer look at the development and behavior of Peer-to-Peer based file sharing networks while especially considering intellectual property law to assess the impact this disruptive technology had on the music industry. To do that this paper will first look at the shift from analogue to digital audio, which entailed significant changes for both the music industry and the consumer. Then it will focus on the first real Peer-to-Peer file sharing network "Napster", especially on why it came into being, how it worked and to what extend it interfered with copyright law. Afterwards it takes the period after "Napster's" shutdown in 2001 in consideration, in which various new Peer-to-Peer networks even more copyright-resistant emerged. It will be examined how these networks functioned compared to their predecessor, how the music industry and the state tried to take on these "digital enemies" and how Peer-to-Peer affected the music business. Eventually we will take a look at how the industry managed to adapt to the internet, treating it as a profitable platform rather than a dystopian technology. On the 3rd of April 1993, the World Wide Web was made available to the public. By connecting people all over the world, this technological milestone initiated drastic changes to how we are able to consume visual and acoustical entertainment. In 1999, the first ever file sharing network called "Napster" launched and illicitly enabled users to exchange copyrighted music for free. This was accomplished by using a peer-to-peer system, which takes advantage of the vast availability of the internet and the resultant high number of "peers". Users register to the network and declare which files from their computer they are
Robotics
The book examines the integration of 3d printing and robotics across a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. Readers will learn about the latest developments in the field, including the use of 3d printing and robotics in the creation of prosthetics and medical devices, as well as the use of robots in construction and infrastructure projects.Additionally, the book explores the potential implications of this integration on the workforce and job market, as well as the ethical and societal considerations surrounding the use of these technologies. With this book, you will: Gain a fundamental understanding of ai and robotics and their applications in various fieldsLearn about the latest advancements in ai and robotics and their potential impact on societyExplore the basic concepts of machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and other key technologiesUnderstand the ethical and social implications of ai and roboticsDiscover the tools and resources available to help you get started with ai and roboticsThe book begins with an introduction to robotics, its history, types, applications, and advantages. It then moves on to discuss the mechanical design of robots, including the types of actuators and motors used in robotics. The book then covers various sensors used in robotics, such as vision sensors, depth sensors, and object recognition sensors. It also includes a detailed discussion on the control systems, computer vision, image processing, and feedback control in robotics.
Google Cloud for Developers
Unlock your potential with this ultimate guide to Google Cloud - packed with expert tips, coding techniques, legacy migration, and application extension strategiesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Maximize your code potential using Google Cloud servicesMigrate legacy code to the cloud seamlessly and create code that runs anywhereUse hands-on examples to learn and showcase your experience with Google CloudBook Description: As more organizations embrace cloud computing, developers new to the cloud often feel overwhelmed by cloud migration and code running directly on the cloud. Google Cloud for Developers comes packed with practical tips and expert advice to accelerate your application development journey and help you unlock the full potential of cloud computing.You'll begin by understanding and comparing all the available options to run your code. You'll write, deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot your code without leaving the Google Cloud IDE while selecting the best option - serverless or GKE containers - for each use case. After that, you'll get to grips with the basic Google Cloud infrastructure services and connect your code with public APIs. This will help you add features to your application, such as language translation and object detection in images or videos. Furthermore, you'll explore a comprehensive list of tips and best practices to make your migration smooth. You'll also gain the necessary knowledge to write code from scratch, by employing the basics of hybrid cloud applications and build services that can run virtually anywhere.By the end of this book, you'll be well equipped to carry out the application development process and successfully move your code to Google Cloud.What You Will Learn: Understand how to write, run, and troubleshoot code on Google CloudChoose between serverless or GKE containers for running your codeConnect your code to Google Cloud services using public APIsMigrate your code to Google Cloud flawlesslyBuild hybrid cloud solutions that can run virtually anywhereGet to grips with Cloud Functions, App Engine, GKE, and AnthosWho this book is for: Google Cloud for Developers is for cloud architects, engineers, or developers willing to migrate their applications and services to Google Cloud or build them from scratch. Entrepreneurs in early-stage start-ups and IT professionals who want to know more about Google Cloud from a developer perspective will also benefit from this book. A basic understanding of Cloud concepts and basic experience in writing Python and Shell scripts is a must.
AutoCAD 2024 For Beginners (Colored)
AutoCAD, a leading CAD software, is widely used to create technical drawings. With AutoCAD 2024 For Beginners, you can easily learn the basics of this software using concise explanations and well-crafted examples. The program provides a comprehensive introduction to the AutoCAD interface, commands, and functions, enabling you to create, edit, dimension, and print drawings with easeWith AutoCAD 2024 For Beginners, you can learn to create complex drawings using a variety of drawing and modifying tools. The program guides you through the process of adding dimensions and annotations to your drawings and preparing them for printing. Additionally, it provides a solid foundation for creating and editing 3D models, enabling you to explore the world of 3D design with confidence.In addition to these core features, AutoCAD 2024 For Beginners also provides a practical guide for creating architectural floor plans, elevations, stair details, roof plans, and wall details. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this program offers a quick and easy way to learn AutoCAD. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, AutoCAD 2024 For Beginners provides a convenient and efficient way to learn this powerful software, and you can start your learning journey today!Download the resource files from: https: //autocadforbeginners.weebly.com/
Computer Vision: Three-Dimensional Reconstruction Techniques
From facial recognition to self-driving cars, the applications of computer vision are vast and ever-expanding. Geometry plays a fundamental role in this discipline, providing the necessary mathematical framework to understand the underlying principles of how we perceive and interpret visual information in the world around us. This text explores the theories and computational techniques used to determine the geometric properties of solid objects through images. It covers the basic concepts and provides the necessary mathematical background for more advanced studies. The book is divided into clear and concise chapters covering a wide range of topics including image formation, camera models, feature detection and 3D reconstruction. Each chapter includes detailed explanations of the theory as well as practical examples to help the reader understand and apply the concepts presented. The book has been written with the intention of being used as a primary resource for students on university courses in computer vision, particularly final year undergraduate or postgraduate computer science or engineering courses. It is also useful for self-study and for those who, outside the academic field, find themselves applying computer vision to solve practical problems. The aim of the book is to strike a balance between the complexity of the theory and its practical applicability in terms of implementation. Rather than providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art, it offers a selection of specific methods with enough detail to enable the reader to implement them.
Build Stunning Real-time VFX with Unreal Engine 5
Create professional real-time particle systems and particle asset creation workflows for games with the power of Niagara and Unreal Engine 5Key Features: Explore how Niagara can make your games pop by creating stunning particle systems in Unreal Engine 5Level up your VFX skills and enhance your employability in a competitive marketBuild various particle system projects to reinforce your learning and put your new knowledge into practiceBook Description: While no game would be complete without visual effects, the ever-evolving VFX industry churns out stellar digital environments that can make your games stand out from the crowd. Build Stunning Real-time VFX with Unreal Engine 5 is here to help you boost your creativity using Niagara to make jaw-dropping particle systems backed by the power of Unreal Engine 5-without a line of code.This handy guide for VFX artists takes you through the principles and concepts of designing particle systems and design workflows, along with the architecture of Niagara, Unreal Engine 5's VFX system. Throughout the book, you'll build a series of mini projects that will put your particle system knowledge to the test. As you advance, you'll cover topics such as creating your own custom modules, debugging workflows, and controlling particles with blueprints, and conclude by working on two projects that will bring everything together into a neat package.By the end of this VFX book, you'll have a deeper understanding of particle systems, improving your skills, portfolio, and the chances of being employed by studios using Unreal Engine 5.What You Will Learn: Brush up your vector mathematics skillsAccess and create namespaces in NiagaraAdd a Niagara system to a Blueprint actorCreate a particle system with dynamic inputsPublish a custom module for your team members to useCreate Niagara Scratch modulesEnable your particle emitters to communicate using event handlersControl Niagara systems using Blueprint public variablesWho this book is for: This book is for visual effects artists transitioning to real-time virtual production workflow as well as beginners looking to learn Niagara for games and other real-time applications. Game programmers, 3D generalists, and game designers interested in adding VFX for their game and metaverse projects will also find this book useful. A basic understanding of Unreal Engine 5, blueprints, as well as layout, materials, and lighting in Unreal Engine is expected.
Introduction to Mathematics for Computing (Algorithms and Data Structures)
Enter the captivating world of Mathematics and Computing with "Introduction to Mathematics for Computing: Algorithms and Data Structures." This comprehensive guide is designed for non-technical enthusiasts, providing an accessible and engaging introduction to essential mathematical concepts for computing. Dive into six insightful chapters that introduce you to the foundations of mathematical structures in computing, discrete mathematics and algorithms, linear algebra and calculus, probability and statistics, optimisation, and Boolean algebra. Explore sets, sequences, functions, graphs, counting principles, and more. Learn about data structures, algorithms, and optimisation techniques used in computing. The book's practice questions, exercises, and projects reinforce the concepts learned, ensuring a solid understanding of these essential topics. Written in accessible and straightforward language, "Introduction to Mathematics for Computing: Algorithms and Data Structures" is the perfect resource for anyone eager to explore the exciting world of Mathematics and Computing. Start your journey today!
Visual Question Answering
Visual Question Answering (VQA) usually combines visual inputs like image and video with a natural language question concerning the input and generates a natural language answer as the output. This is by nature a multi-disciplinary research problem, involving computer vision (CV), natural language processing (NLP), knowledge representation and reasoning (KR), etc. Further, VQA is an ambitious undertaking, as it must overcome the challenges of general image understanding and the question-answering task, as well as the difficulties entailed by using large-scale databases with mixed-quality inputs. However, with the advent of deep learning (DL) and driven by the existence of advanced techniques in both CV and NLP and the availability of relevant large-scale datasets, we have recently seen enormous strides in VQA, with more systems and promising results emerging. This book provides a comprehensive overview of VQA, covering fundamental theories, models, datasets, and promising future directions. Given its scope, it can be used as a textbook on computer vision and natural language processing, especially for researchers and students in the area of visual question answering. It also highlights the key models used in VQA.
Meaningful Game Design
This book provides readers with the tools and methods with which to create effective tabletop games. It covers the design and development process thoroughly, guiding readers through the necessary mechanics, messages, and motivations of games that must be understood in order to build successful tabletop games, including serious educational games for teaching or training.Through a range of learning activities and methodologies, readers will develop an understanding of games and an appreciation for the creating and testing of game play whilst critically exploring the relationship between games, motivation, and learning. It includes chapters on design methodology, narrative, accessibility, playtesting, and more.This book will be of great interest to students of game design and serious game design courses. It will also appeal to designers, educators, and hobbyists interested in designing and developing their own tabletop games, educational or otherwise.
Fundamentals of Predictive Analytics with JMP, Third Edition
Written for students in undergraduate and graduate statistics courses, as well as for the practitioner who wants to make better decisions from data and models, this updated and expanded third edition of Fundamentals of Predictive Analytics with JMP bridges the gap between courses on basic statistics, which focus on univariate and bivariate analysis, and courses on data mining and predictive analytics. Going beyond the theoretical foundation, this book gives you the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills that you need to perform real-world multivariate data analysis. Using JMP 17, this book discusses the following new and enhanced features in an example-driven format: an add-in for Microsoft Excel Graph Builder dirty data visualization regression ANOVA logistic regression principal component analysis LASSO elastic net cluster analysis decision trees k-nearest neighbors neural networks bootstrap forests boosted trees text mining association rules model comparison time series forecasting With a new, expansive chapter on time series forecasting and more exercises to test your skills, this third edition is invaluable to those who need to expand their knowledge of statistics and apply real-world, problem-solving analysis.
A BIM Professional’s Guide to Learning Archicad
Move from 2D CAD drafting to 3D BIM with Archicad to boost productivity by mastering this powerful softwarePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Explore the Archicad GUI, file format, and tools to get started with residential projectsUse out-of-the-box documentation tools combined with a powerful publishing workflowTranslate conceptual designs into compelling imagery using various visualization methodsBook Description: A BIM Professional's Guide to Learning Archicad is a comprehensive introduction to all that Archicad has to offer for creating 3D models, 2D document extracts, and related outputs. This book is not a click-by-click series of recipes, but rather focuses on helping you understand why and how Archicad works by providing realistic examples and expert tips.The book gradually introduces you to Archicad tools using ample examples. It then helps you master its complexity through clear modules, allowing you to start your first project quickly, gain useful skills in subsequent projects, and keep using the book as a source for insights into the software. You'll start with the basic modeling of construction elements and then move on to adding roofs, stairs, and objects to the project. Next, you'll dive into basic drafting and 2D views for creating 2D output, and grasp how to use attributes and more advanced modeling tools for designing curtain walls and sites. The concluding chapters will show you how to extract and visualize your data and automate the publishing of your extracts and 2D documents into a variety of output formats.By the end of this book, you'll have gained a solid understanding of Archicad, how to implement it efficiently in your architectural projects, and how BIM can improve your overall design workflow.What You Will Learn: Create an architectural model from scratch using Archicad as BIM softwareLeverage a wide variety of tools and views to fully develop a projectAchieve efficient project organization and modeling for professional results with increased productivityFully document a project, including various 2D and 3D documents and construction detailsProfessionalize your BIM workflow with advanced insight and the use of expert tips and tricksUnlock the geometric and non-geometric information in your models by adding properties and creating schedules to prepare for a bill of quantitiesWho this book is for: This book is for design engineers, architectural designers, residential designers, BIM professionals, and anyone working in construction, manufacturing, or similar fields. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a professional looking to upgrade your engineering design and urban planning skills, you'll find this book useful. Although no prior knowledge of Archicad is necessary, knowledge of construction (architectural design) and a basic understanding of 2D CAD drafting is recommended. The book is based on the international version of the software and uses metric units.
Efficient Accounting with Xero
Maximize the capabilities of Xero to achieve timely and stress-free accounting for your businessPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: Become well-versed with the latest features of Xero to confidently manage all your bookkeeping tasks with easeMaster the use of Xero and implement best practices to avoid costly errorsLearn techniques for recording and managing financial data efficientlyBook Description: Xero empowers business owners to gain insights into their business and performance and collaborate seamlessly with their accountants and tax professionals. This book goes beyond the basics and explores the more advanced Xero features, techniques, and best practices for managing sales taxes, budgeting, and reporting.You'll begin by diving right into Xero, setting up a bank feed, and exploring its power while experiencing just how easy it is to use. The book will guide you in setting up Xero the right way to ensure that you succeed in each of your transactions. As you progress through the chapters, you'll learn what spend money and receive money transactions are and be able to easily send invoices and collect receivables or payments, collect and pay bills, and even track your business assets with Xero. Toward the end, you'll be proficient at producing powerful reports, giving you the keys to running or advising any business.By the end of this Xero book, you'll have gained the confidence to add a company to Xero, set up the bank feeds, reconcile the transactions, send invoices, and pay bills, ending up with beautiful financial statements.What You Will Learn: Understand why Xero is the best choice in accounting software for your SMBEasily set up or convert to Xero for a service- or product-based businessReconcile cash and related transactions effortlesslyTrack and depreciate capital assets purchased by and used in the businessProduce customized reports tailored to your specific needUse Xero to make informed and timely decisions and become a better business owner or advisorWho this book is for: This book is for small and medium business owners (SMBs) and bookkeepers or accountants who want to learn how to properly use and master Xero. Little to no knowledge of Xero is assumed. However, prior understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles is required.
Over the Spectrum
Over the Spectrum was first published in 1982 and at the time was considered one of the best introductions to programming on Sir Clive Sinclair's incredible new home computer. Many who went on to have long careers in the computer industry started with the programs in this excellent book. As such it is not only a great re-print for purposes of nostalgia, but also a practical and helpful guide to anyone interested in the programming of retro games.As Personal Computer World stated at the time: * * * "Final entrant in the Spectrum stakes is Melbourne House's OVER THE SPECTRUM, and for me it runs out the clear winner.Not a teach-yourself-programming guide, it is a collection of programs: each program has a detailed breakdown of exactly what happens when and how it's all achieved.The listings are not trivial, and the result is well worth the effort. The book is liberally illustrated showing screen displays for almost all the programs so you know what you are trying to achieve at the outset.As a demonstration of what can be achieved using the Spectrum's User Defined Characters this book cannot be faulted, and although it contains no programming hints as such, a diligent reader is going to learn a lot about the Spectrum by working his or her way through it.Take a bow gents, and give us more."* * *Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproductions series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer programmer would be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.
Applied Statistical Learning
This textbook provides an accessible overview of statistical learning methods and techniques, and includes case studies using the statistical software Stata. After introductory material on statistical learning concepts and practical aspects, each further chapter is devoted to a statistical learning algorithm or a group of related techniques. In particular, the book presents logistic regression, regularized linear models such as the Lasso, nearest neighbors, the Naive Bayes classifier, classification trees, random forests, boosting, support vector machines, feature engineering, neural networks, and stacking. It also explains how to construct n-gram variables from text data. Examples, conceptual exercises and exercises using software are featured throughout, together with case studies in Stata, mostly from the social sciences; true to the book's goal to facilitate the use of modern methods of data science in the field. Although mainly intended for upper undergraduate and graduatestudents in the social sciences, given its applied nature, the book will equally appeal to readers from other disciplines, including the health sciences, statistics, engineering and computer science.
