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Author Michael Engelbrecht , Larry Coyne
The IBM® TS4500 tape library is a next-generation tape solution that delivers higher storage density and integrated management. This IBM Redbooks® publication will give you a close-up view of the new IBM TS4500 tape library. In the TS4500, IBM delivers the density t....
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Master Data Management for SaaS Applications
Author Bharathi Venkatasubramanian , Manjunath B Subramanian , Shettigar Srinivas , Ramya
Enterprises today understand the value of employing a master data management (MDM) solution for managing and governing mission critical information assets. chief data officers and chief information officers drive MDM initiatives with IBM® InfoSphere® Master Data Man....
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Architecting and Deploying DB2 with BLU Acceleration
Author Alexander Zietlow , Ayesha Zaka , Martin Schlegel , Jean Cristie Pacanaro , Polly La
IBM® DB2® with BLU Acceleration is a revolutionary technology that is delivered in DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows Release 10.5. BLU Acceleration delivers breakthrough performance improvements for analytic queries by using dynamic in-memory columnar technologies. D....
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Combined Cooling, Heating and Power
Author Ali Keshavarz , Masood Ebrahimi
A professional reference title written primarily for researchers in thermal engineering, Combined Cooling, Heating and Power: Decision-Making, Design and Optimization summarizes current research on decision-making and optimization in combined cooling, heating,....
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Design Theory and Methods using CAD/CAE
Author Kuang-Hua Chang
The fourth book of a four-part series, Design Theory and Methods using CAD/CAE integrates discussion of modern engineering design principles, advanced design tools, and industrial design practices throughout the design process. This is the first book to integrate di....
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Natural Gas Hydrates, 3rd Edition
Author John Carroll
Rarely covered in formal engineering courses, natural gas hydrates are a common problem and real-life danger for engineers worldwide. Updated and more practical than ever, Natural Gas Hydrates, Third Edition helps managers and engineers get up to speed on all the mo....
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Natural Organic Matter in Water
Author Mika Sillanpää
Approximately 77 percent of the freshwater used in the United States comes from surface-water sources and is subject to natural organic matter contamination according to the United States Geological Survey. This presents a distinct challenge to water treatment engin....
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Author Thomas W. Miller
To succeed with predictive analytics, you must understand it on three levels:Strategy and managementMethods and modelsTechnology and codeThis up-to-the-minute reference thoroughly covers all three categories.Now fully updated, this uniquely accessible book will help....
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Modeling Techniques in Predictive Analytics with Python and R: A Guide to Data Science
Author Thomas W. Miller
Master predictive analytics, from start to finishStart with strategy and managementMaster methods and build modelsTransform your models into highly-effective code—in both Python and RThis one-of-a-kind book will help you use predictive analytics, Python, and R to so....
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Architectures for Computer Vision: From Algorithm to Chip with Verilog
Author Hong Jeong
This book provides comprehensive coverage of 3D vision systems, from vision models and state-of-the-art algorithms to their hardware architectures for implementation on DSPs, FPGA and ASIC chips, and GPUs. It aims to fill the gaps between computer vision algorithms ....
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Interactive Displays: Natural Human-Interface Technologies
Author Achintya Bhowmik
How we interface and interact with computing, communications and entertainment devices is going through revolutionary changes, with natural user inputs based on touch, voice, and vision replacing or augmenting the use of traditional interfaces based on the keyboard,....
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Five Dimensions of Quality: A Common Sense Guide to Accreditation and Accountability
Author Stanley O. Ikenberry , Linda Suskie
Meet calls for increased quality and understand accreditation expectationsAuthor Linda Suskie is internationally recognized for her work in higher education assessment, and she is a former vice president of a major regional accreditor. In Five Dimensions of Quality:....
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Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, 2nd Edition
Author Chris L. S. Coryn , Daniel L. Stufflebeam
The golden standard evaluation reference textNow in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfect for classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluation reference. The book begins with an o....
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Presenting Data: How to Communicate Your Message Effectively
Author Ed Swires-Hennessy
A clear easy-to-read guide to presenting your message using statistical dataPoor presentation of data is everywhere; basic principles are forgotten or ignored. As a result, audiences are presented with confusing tables and charts that do not make immediate sense. Th....
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First to File: Patents for Today's Scientist and Engineer
Author M. Henry Heines
Bridges the gap between the realistic needs and questions of scientists and engineers and the legal skills of professionals in the patent field at a level accessible to those with no legal trainingWritten for inventors in lay terms that they can relate to or easily ....
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Right-Time Experiences: Driving Revenue with Mobile and Big Data
Author Maribel Lopez
Grasp how mobile, big data, and analytics are combining to change business processesRight Experience, Right Results: Improving Profits, Margin, and Engagement with Mobile and Big Data illustrates how businesses can use mobility, big data, and analytics to enhance or....
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Data-Driven Healthcare: How Analytics and BI are Transforming the Industry
Author Laura B. Madsen
Healthcare is changing, and data is the catalystData is taking over in a powerful way, and it's revolutionizing the healthcare industry. You have more data available than ever before, and applying the right analytics can spur growth. Benefits extend to patients, pr....
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Author James Bannerman
You can be a Business Genius. And the good news is that it isn't that hard. In fact, Business Genius! makes it fun. Inside this book are the secrets to more inner genius at work. They’ll help you spot opportunities, pole-vault problems, get creative and surprise ot....
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Expert Oracle RAC Performance Diagnostics and Tuning
Author Murali Vallath
"Expert Oracle RAC Performance Diagnostics and Tuning provides comprehensive coverage of the features, technology and principles for testing and tuning RAC databases. The book takes a deep look at optimizing RAC databases by following a methodical approach based on....
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Author Matthew Kirk
Learn how to apply test-driven development (TDD) to machine-learning algorithms—and catch mistakes that could sink your analysis. In this practical guide, author Matthew Kirk takes you through the principles of TDD and machine learning, and shows you how to apply TD....
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Author Stephen Marsland
A Proven, Hands-On Approach for Students without a Strong Statistical FoundationSince the best-selling first edition was published, there have been several prominent developments in the field of machine learning, including the increasing work on the statistical inte....
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10 Don'ts on Your Digital Devices: The Non-Techies Survival Guide to Cyber Security and Privacy
Author Eric J. Rzeszut , Daniel G. Bachrach
In nontechnical language and engaging style, 10 Donts on Your Digital Devices explains to non-techie users of PCs and handheld devices exactly what to do and what not to do to protect their digital data from security and privacy threats at home, at work, and on the ....
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Author Allen B. Downey
If you know how to program, you have the skills to turn data into knowledge, using tools of probability and statistics. This concise introduction shows you how to perform statistical analysis computationally, rather than mathematically, with programs written in Pyth....
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Author Jay Kreps
Why a book about logs? That’s easy: the humble log is an abstraction that lies at the heart of many systems, from NoSQL databases to cryptocurrencies. Even though most engineers don’t think much about them, this short book shows you why logs are worthy of your atten....
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Data Science at the Command Line
Author Jeroen Janssens
This hands-on guide demonstrates how the flexibility of the command line can help you become a more efficient and productive data scientist. You’ll learn how to combine small, yet powerful, command-line tools to quickly obtain, scrub, explore, and model your data. T....
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Nonparametric Statistical Methods Using R
Author Joseph W. McKean , John Kloke
A Practical Guide to Implementing Nonparametric and Rank-Based ProceduresNonparametric Statistical Methods Using R covers traditional nonparametric methods and rank-based analyses, including estimation and inference for models ranging from simple location models to....
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NLP: The Essential Handbook for Business
Author Jeremy Lazarus
NLP: The Essential Handbook for Business is a straight-talking, highly practical guide to using NLP to significantly improve your results at work. Whether you want to be a better leader, manager, negotiator, salesperson, or decision-maker, you can learn proven NLP t....
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Author Raymond E. Fowler
The Andreasson Affair is more than just a classic example of a close encounter. It is to use the jargon of ufologists a case of such high strangeness that even the most open-minded investigators were at first inclined to dismiss it out of hand. Yet it has become pro....
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Author Emily Murphree , Bruce Bowerman
This book is a concise and innovative book that gives a complete presentation of the design and analysis of experiments in approximately one half the space of competing books. With only the modest prerequisite of a basic (non-calculus) statistics course, this tex....
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Business Analytics Using SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner
Author Olivia Parr-Rud
This tutorial for data analysts new to SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Enterprise Miner provides valuable experience using powerful statistical software to complete the kinds of business analytics common to most industries. Today’s businesses increasingly u....
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